Fragrance comparison

Emerald Isle vs 7.0

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

Emerald Isle

Parfums Vintage

3.9560 votes

Rank #16,782 OzonicCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

7.0

Zara

4.15181 votes

Rank #7,693 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

7.0 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Emerald Isle
Choose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
7.0
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Emerald Isle3/7

7.04/7

Ratings & consensus: 7.0
Community sentiment: 7.0
Longevity: Emerald Isle
Sillage & projection: Emerald Isle
Value for money: 7.0
Versatility: Emerald Isle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 7.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald IsleParfums Vintage

7.0Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 50%

4.15/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 47%Had 25%Want 27%

Category winner7.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

37%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

181 votes

Category winner7.0Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Isle

SillageEmerald Isle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value81

Category winner7.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

iris69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both ozonic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafLemon VerbenaMint

Heart3 to 4 hours

IrisLavenderGeraniumBergamot

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

MintViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Mint, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Emerald Isle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmerald IsleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men82

Unisex15

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,782

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#7,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winner7.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Isle by Parfums Vintage is a fresh aromatic fragrance built around crisp greenery and classic barbershop nuances. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, crushed mint, and ozonic violet leaf that creates an immediate cool sensation. As the initial brightness settles, powdery iris, lavender, and fl…

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Zara 7.0 opens with a brisk burst of freshly crushed mint leaves paired with green, dewy violet leaf. As the initial sharp spray settles, heart notes of crisp lavender and floral geranium emerge, creating a clean, out-of-the-shower aromatic profile. The base dries down into dry cedar, creamy sandalwood, and light whit…

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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, Emerald Isle or 7.0?

7.0 takes 4 of 7 categories. Emerald Isle is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes; 7.0 is rated 4.15/5 from 181 votes. Choose Emerald Isle for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 7.0 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Isle or 7.0?

Emerald Isle lasts longest (Emerald Isle 68/100, 7.0 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Isle or 7.0?

Emerald Isle projects furthest (Emerald Isle 64/100, 7.0 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Isle and 7.0 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Mint, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Emerald Isle or 7.0 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Emerald Isle and 7.0?

Emerald Isle has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon Verbena and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and White Musk. 7.0 has top notes of Mint and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.