Ébène vs Isola Blu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isola Blu takes 4 of 7 categories.
ÉbèneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Isola BluChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ébène3/7
Isola Blu4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Isola Blu
- Community sentiment
- Ébène
- Longevity
- Isola Blu
- Sillage & projection
- Isola Blu
- Value for money
- Ébène
- Versatility
- Ébène
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isola Blu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ÉbènePierre BalmainIsola BluRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerIsola BluRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
122 votes
61%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
1,100 votes
Category winnerÉbèneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsola Blu
SillageIsola Blu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerÉbèneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
green69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintAldehydesCarawayAniseArtemisiaBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
PineCarnationGeraniumPatchouliJasmineRoseCinnamon
Base
OakmossLeatherLabdanumAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme
Heart
AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerÉbèneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,812
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched2024
Reviews0
Overall rank#119
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews605
Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉbène by Pierre Balmain delivers a dark wood experience driven by myrrh oil and deep ebony wood. Built for winter evenings in a heavy coat, this scent contrasts hot cinnamon against dry tobacco. It wears heavy and warm on the skin, offering a smoky performance that stands out in cold weather.
Reviews →Isola Blu opens with bright lime, lemon, and bergamot, then settles into a polished mix of airy florals, smooth woods, and green aromatic facets. It reads fresh first, but not simple. On skin, it usually feels refined, masculine-leaning, and very put together. Sample first if price matters, or if you dislike white fl…
Reviews →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, Ébène or Isola Blu?
Isola Blu takes 4 of 7 categories. Ébène is rated 4.37/5 from 122 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose Ébène for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ébène or Isola Blu?
Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Ébène 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ébène or Isola Blu?
Projection is very close: Isola Blu 70/100, Ébène 69/100 for sillage.
Do Ébène and Isola Blu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Amber.
Is Ébène or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ébène is the stronger pick. For winter, Ébène is the stronger pick. Ébène suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ébène and Isola Blu?
Ébène has top notes of Mint, Aldehydes, Caraway and Anise, heart notes of Pine, Carnation, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Labdanum and Amber. Isola Blu has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of Cedar, Birch, Juniper Berries and Grass.
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