Fragrance comparison

Carve On vs Isola Blu

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,678 ratings analysed

Carve On

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7633 votes

Rank #33,574 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #120 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carve On
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Carve On3/7

Isola Blu4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carve OnAlexandria Fragrances

Isola BluRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 63%

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 hate

48%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

30%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

61%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

1,100 votes

Category winnerIsola BluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageCarve On

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCarve OnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

leather92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MateLeatherClary Sagejuniper berryGrassBirchIrisPink PepperAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme

Heart

AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber

InformationalShared notesGrass, Birch, Pink Pepper 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 season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCarve OnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,574

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#120

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carve On is a dry, aromatic leather with a green edge and a smoky undertone. Juniper, pink pepper and clary sage keep the opening brisk, then birch, iris and leather give it a rugged, slightly animalic feel before amber and tonka soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who like bold leather scents with outdoorsy textur…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carve On or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 7 categories. Carve On is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose Carve On for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carve On or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Carve On 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carve On or Isola Blu?

Carve On projects furthest (Carve On 79/100, Isola Blu 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carve On and Isola Blu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Grass, Birch, Pink Pepper and Amber.

Is Carve On or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carve On is the stronger pick. For winter, Carve On is the stronger pick. Carve On suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carve On and Isola Blu?

Carve On features Mate, Leather, Clary Sage, juniper berry and Grass. 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.