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14 Isla Coco vs Gelsomino (2023)

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

Updated 264 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

14 Isla Coco takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 14 Isla Coco

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Gelsomino (2023)

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

14 Isla Coco4/7
Gelsomino (2023)3/7
Ratings & consensus
Gelsomino (2023)
Community sentiment
14 Isla Coco
Longevity
14 Isla Coco
Sillage & projection
14 Isla Coco
Value for money
14 Isla Coco
Versatility
Gelsomino (2023)
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gelsomino (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
14 Isla CocoLedda
Gelsomino (2023)Santa Maria Novella
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 62%
Category winnerGelsomino (2023)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
47%Like
12%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

66 votes

41%Love
40%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

198 votes

Category winner14 Isla CocoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

Longevity14 Isla Coco

Sillage14 Isla Coco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value31
Category winner14 Isla CocoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
sweet86%
yellow floral72%
coconut58%
fruity44%
green30%
white floral100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
MandarinLemonCalamansi
Heart2-3 hrs
Ylang YlangFigJasmine Sambac
Base4-5 hrs
Coconut MilkBlack TeaCedarwood
Top
BergamotTangerinePink Pepper
Heart
Jasmine SambacAfrican GeraniumYlang Ylang
Base
MuskCedarwood
InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for 14 Isla Coco, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring71
Summer100
Fall17
Winter3
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer88
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGelsomino (2023)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Casual 43%Work 30%Date 18%Party 10%
Men1
Unisex21
Women78
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#10,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews22

Category winnerGelsomino (2023)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ledda 14 Isla Coco is a crisp, sun-drenched citrus scent with a delicate tropical tea twist. Do not expect tanning oil. Despite the coconut in its name, this perfume kicks off with an energetic flash of tart calamansi, juicy mandarin, and bright lemon. That sharp citrus mist quickly softens. Within twenty minutes, a c…

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Santa Maria Novella Gelsomino (2023) opens with a crisp burst of sunny bergamot, juicy tangerine, and a touch of rosy pink pepper. The fragrance quickly blossoms around dewy jasmine sambac, softened by African geranium and sunny ylang ylang for a garden-fresh feel without heavy animalic sweetness. As it settles onto s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 14 Isla Coco or Gelsomino (2023)?

14 Isla Coco takes 4 of 7 categories. 14 Isla Coco is rated 4.20/5 from 66 votes; Gelsomino (2023) is rated 4.16/5 from 198 votes. Choose 14 Isla Coco for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gelsomino (2023) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 14 Isla Coco or Gelsomino (2023)?

They last about the same: 14 Isla Coco 58/100, Gelsomino (2023) 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 14 Isla Coco or Gelsomino (2023)?

14 Isla Coco projects furthest (14 Isla Coco 51/100, Gelsomino (2023) 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 14 Isla Coco and Gelsomino (2023) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Cedarwood.

Is 14 Isla Coco or Gelsomino (2023) better for summer or winter?

For summer, 14 Isla Coco is the stronger pick. For winter, Gelsomino (2023) is the stronger pick. 14 Isla Coco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 14 Isla Coco and Gelsomino (2023)?

14 Isla Coco has top notes of Mandarin, Lemon and Calamansi, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Fig and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Coconut Milk, Black Tea and Cedarwood. Gelsomino (2023) has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, African Geranium and Ylang Ylang, a base of Musk and Cedarwood.

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