Cretus vs Isola Blu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories.
CretusChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Isola BluChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cretus2/7
Isola Blu5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Isola Blu
- Community sentiment
- Isola Blu
- Longevity
- Isola Blu
- Sillage & projection
- Isola Blu
- Value for money
- Cretus
- Versatility
- Cretus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isola Blu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CretusLPDOIsola BluRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 54%Had 21%Want 26%
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 hate19%Love
33%Like
24%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
99 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
Category winners
LongevityIsola Blu
SillageIsola Blu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCretusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
leather84%
smoky77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPineappleBlack CurrantApple
Heart
BirchJasmineJuniper BerriesPatchouli
Base
AmbergrisMuskOakmossVanilla
Top
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme
Heart
AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCretusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,515
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews44
Overall rank#119
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews605
Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCretus by LPDO is a crisp, fruity fragrance for both women and men. It features a bright opening of pineapple and bergamot, leading into a heart of birch and juniper berries. This scent relies on base notes of oakmoss and musk, creating a clean, casual profile perfect for daily wear in warmer weather or casual office …
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, Cretus or Isola Blu?
Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories. Cretus is rated 3.52/5 from 189 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose Cretus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cretus or Isola Blu?
Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Cretus 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cretus or Isola Blu?
Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Cretus 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cretus and Isola Blu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Birch.
Is Cretus or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cretus is the stronger pick. For winter, Cretus is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cretus and Isola Blu?
Cretus has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine, Juniper Berries and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Oakmoss and Vanilla. 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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