Fragrance comparison

Cuoio vs Isola Blu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,668 ratings analysed

Cuoio

Profumo di Firenze

3.7823 votes

Rank #24,154 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuoio
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cuoio1/5

Isola Blu4/5

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Isola Blu
Value for money: Cuoio
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

CuoioProfumo di Firenze

Isola BluRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

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

35%Love

26%Like

22%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCuoioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

smoky65%

lavender56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderBirchRosemary

Heart1 to 2 hours

ThymeMagnoliaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherVanillaLabdanumPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

Top

LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme

Heart

AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Birch, Thyme and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cuoio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex42

Women8

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuoio by Profumo di Firenze is a leather fragrance that balances sharp herbal freshness with a warm, resinous dry-down. It opens with brisk lavender, pine-like rosemary, and the dry, tarry aroma of birch wood. As the opening settles, the heart reveals garden herbs like thyme alongside soft magnolia and rose. At the ba…

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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, Cuoio or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuoio is rated 3.78/5 from 23 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose Cuoio for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, 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, Cuoio or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Cuoio 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuoio or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Cuoio 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuoio and Isola Blu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Birch, Thyme and Cedar.

Is Cuoio or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?

Cuoio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuoio and Isola Blu?

Cuoio has top notes of Lavender, Birch and Rosemary, heart notes of Thyme, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Labdanum and Patchouli. 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.