Fragrance comparison

Borus vs Isola Blu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,646 ratings analysed

3 wins

Borus

Cranford

5.001 votes

Rank #51,331 Soft SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Borus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Borus
Choose it for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Borus3/4

Isola Blu1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Borus
Sillage & projection: Borus
Value for money: Borus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isola Blu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BorusCranford

Isola BluRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%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

61%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

1,100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityBorus

SillageBorus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBorusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

leather92%

smoky84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperClary SageMatejuniper berry

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisGingerGrass

Base6-10 hrs

BirchTonka BeanLeatherAmber

Top

LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme

Heart

AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grass, Birch and Amber. Durations are only published for Borus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Borus by Cranford is a fresh, smoky leather fragrance built around an energetic herbal opening and a rugged dry-down. The initial spray hits with crisp juniper berry, earthy mate tea, and a lively kick of pink pepper that feels like cold mountain morning air. As the scent warms up on your skin, a smooth iris note ming…

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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…

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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, Borus or Isola Blu?

Borus takes 3 of 4 categories. Borus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose Borus for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Borus or Isola Blu?

Borus lasts longest (Borus 90/100, Isola Blu 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Borus or Isola Blu?

Borus projects furthest (Borus 75/100, Isola Blu 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Borus and Isola Blu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grass, Birch and Amber.

Is Borus or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?

Borus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Borus and Isola Blu?

Borus has top notes of Pink Pepper, Clary Sage, Mate and juniper berry, heart notes of Iris, Ginger and Grass, a base of Birch, Tonka Bean, Leather 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.