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Flora Gorgeous Magnolia vs Isola Sol

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

Updated 3,177 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora Gorgeous Magnolia takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Flora Gorgeous Magnolia

    Choose it for a floral and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Isola Sol

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Flora Gorgeous Magnolia5/7
Isola Sol2/7
Ratings & consensus
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
Community sentiment
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
Longevity
Isola Sol
Sillage & projection
Isola Sol
Value for money
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
Versatility
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Flora Gorgeous Magnolia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Flora Gorgeous MagnoliaGucci
Isola SolRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 2,673 votes
Have 52%Had 8%Want 40%
3.73/ 5 · 504 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%
Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

2,673 votes

38%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageIsola Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value33
Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
coconut92%
fruity84%
musky77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
yellow floral69%
musky61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral, musky and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
DewberryCoconutOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaJasmine SambacYlang-YlangLily of the Valley
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskPatchouliBlonde Woods
Top
ApricotMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrain
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacCoconutNeroli
Base
MuskSaltSandalwoodAmbroxanAmyrisCedarPink Pepper
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Durations are only published for Flora Gorgeous Magnolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer77
Fall41
Winter27
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex3
Women96
Men8
Unisex28
Women65
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,796

PerfumerDaphné Bugey, Marie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#3,501

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Category winnerFlora Gorgeous MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flora Gorgeous Magnolia by Gucci brings together sweet dewberry, creamy coconut, and bright orange in an easygoing floral opening. At the core, fresh magnolia blossoms pair with jasmine sambac, lily of the valley, and sunny ylang-ylang, creating a clean and cheerful garden atmosphere. The dry-down settles into a gentl…

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Isola Sol reads less like a fruity beach cocktail and more like a polished tropical floral with salt in the air. Reviews point to a quick flash of peach, apricot and citrus, then a smooth ylang-ylang and jasmine heart that stays in focus. On skin, it usually turns creamy, woody and lightly musky rather than overtly co…

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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, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia or Isola Sol?

Flora Gorgeous Magnolia takes 5 of 7 categories. Flora Gorgeous Magnolia is rated 3.94/5 from 2,673 votes; Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes. Choose Flora Gorgeous Magnolia for a floral and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol lasts longest (Isola Sol 75/100, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol projects furthest (Isola Sol 66/100, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora Gorgeous Magnolia and Isola Sol smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is Flora Gorgeous Magnolia or Isola Sol better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia is the stronger pick. For winter, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia is the stronger pick. Flora Gorgeous Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora Gorgeous Magnolia and Isola Sol?

Flora Gorgeous Magnolia has top notes of Dewberry, Coconut and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Blonde Woods. Isola Sol has top notes of Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Musk, Salt, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.

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