Fragrance comparison

Soffio d'Iris vs Acquasala

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

3 wins

Soffio d'Iris

Sinfonia di Note

5.001 votes

Rank #49,484 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Acquasala

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

3.68124 votes

Rank #26,978 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soffio d'Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Soffio d'Iris
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Acquasala
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Soffio d'Iris3/4

Acquasala1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Soffio d'Iris
Sillage & projection: Soffio d'Iris
Value for money: Soffio d'Iris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acquasala

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Soffio d'IrisSinfonia di Note

AcquasalaMaison Gabriella Chieffo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.68/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

24%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySoffio d'Iris

SillageSoffio d'Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value47

Category winnerSoffio d'IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

balsamic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

marine84%

amber77%

aquatic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Lemon Leafelemi

Heart

MyrrhIris

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

SeaweedNeroliBlack PepperelemiCarawayNutmeg

Heart

OlibanumIrisMyrrh

Base

CashmeranPatchouliAmberOakmossMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Myrrh, Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex69

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,978

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAcquasalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soffio d'Iris pairs a cool, powdery iris heart with resinous amber, myrrh, and soft vanilla musk. The opening brings a green citrus lift from lemon leaf and elemi, then settles into something warmer, slightly balsamic, and gently sweet. It looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy iris with more depth than a clean makeu…

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Acquasala by Maison Gabriella Chieffo shifts the traditional fresh marine genre into something drier and more mineral. Seaweed and black pepper dominate the early stages, creating a cold, coastal wind effect on the skin. It suits people who want an unconventional, salty scent without any typical sweet citrus notes.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Soffio d'Iris or Acquasala?

Soffio d'Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Soffio d'Iris is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Acquasala is rated 3.68/5 from 124 votes. Choose Soffio d'Iris for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Acquasala for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Soffio d'Iris or Acquasala?

Soffio d'Iris lasts longest (Soffio d'Iris 80/100, Acquasala 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soffio d'Iris or Acquasala?

Soffio d'Iris projects furthest (Soffio d'Iris 83/100, Acquasala 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soffio d'Iris and Acquasala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include elemi, Myrrh, Iris and Musk.

Is Soffio d'Iris or Acquasala better for summer or winter?

Soffio d'Iris suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soffio d'Iris and Acquasala?

Soffio d'Iris has top notes of Lemon Leaf and elemi, heart notes of Myrrh and Iris, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Acquasala has top notes of Seaweed, Neroli, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Olibanum, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Cashmeran, Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss.