Fragrance comparison

An Island vs Grandeur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

An Island

Risala

4.4613 votes

Rank #43,830 VanillaAmber

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67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Grandeur

Zimaya

3.9346 votes

Rank #15,407 SweetAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grandeur takes 3 of 5 categories.

An Island
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grandeur
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

An Island2/5

Grandeur3/5

Ratings & consensus: An Island
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grandeur
Sillage & projection: Grandeur
Value for money: An Island
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grandeur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An IslandRisala

GrandeurZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 61%

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

Category winnerAn IslandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

43%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGrandeur

SillageGrandeur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAn IslandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

sweet100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

patchouli69%

ozonic61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaltMarine notes

Heart

Turkish RosePraline

Base

VanillaAmber XtremePatchouli

Top

VanillaRoseSalt

Heart

AmberOzonic notes

Base

PralinePatchouli

InformationalShared notesSalt, Turkish Rose, Praline and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring85

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

Men6

Unisex31

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,407

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGrandeurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Island by Risala pairs salty marine notes with a sweet rose and praline heart, then settles into vanilla, amber, and patchouli. It reads more like a warm, dessert-leaning aquatic than a sharp fresh one. For shoppers, the appeal is that contrast. You get a breezy seaside opening, then a softer, sweeter dry-down that…

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Zimaya Grandeur opens with a noticeable hit of pink rose paired with dry sea salt and rich vanilla. As the liquid warms on skin, golden amber and ozonic notes create a clean yet warm mid section. The base settles into sweet praline and earthy patchouli, giving the overall blend a cozy gourmand texture. It suits crisp …

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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, An Island or Grandeur?

Grandeur takes 3 of 5 categories. An Island is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Grandeur is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes. Choose An Island for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grandeur for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, An Island or Grandeur?

Grandeur lasts longest (Grandeur 71/100, An Island 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, An Island or Grandeur?

Grandeur projects furthest (Grandeur 64/100, An Island 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do An Island and Grandeur smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Salt, Turkish Rose, Praline and Vanilla.

Is An Island or Grandeur better for summer or winter?

An Island suits daytime wear; Grandeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Island and Grandeur?

An Island has top notes of Salt and Marine notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Amber Xtreme and Patchouli. Grandeur has top notes of Vanilla, Rose and Salt, heart notes of Amber and Ozonic notes, a base of Praline and Patchouli.