Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Island Accord Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

4 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Island Accord Eau de Parfum

Massimo Dutti

4.0038 votes

Rank #37,452 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Island Accord Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

G Clef4/7

Island Accord Eau de Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Island Accord Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Island Accord Eau de Parfum
Longevity: G Clef
Sillage & projection: G Clef
Value for money: Island Accord Eau de Parfum
Versatility: G Clef
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: G Clef

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Island Accord Eau de ParfumMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 55%Had 3%Want 42%

Category winnerIsland Accord Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

32%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerIsland Accord Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageG Clef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value64

Category winnerIsland Accord Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

green77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintAmalfi LemonBlood OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

NeroliCaloneJasmineCassis

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Calone, Oakmoss 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

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring82

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night5

Category winnerG ClefMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#37,452

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerG ClefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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Massimo Dutti Island Accord Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint leaves, tart Amalfi lemon, and juicy blood orange. Within ten minutes, crisp grapefruit pairs with watery calone and salty marine breeze notes, creating a cooling sensation suitable for humid July afternoons. As the bright citrus top se…

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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, G Clef or Island Accord Eau de Parfum?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Island Accord Eau de Parfum is rated 4.00/5 from 38 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Island Accord Eau de Parfum for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Island Accord Eau de Parfum?

G Clef lasts longest (G Clef 78/100, Island Accord Eau de Parfum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Island Accord Eau de Parfum?

G Clef projects furthest (G Clef 57/100, Island Accord Eau de Parfum 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G Clef and Island Accord Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Calone, Oakmoss and Amber.

Is G Clef or Island Accord Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Island Accord Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, G Clef is the stronger pick. G Clef suits daytime wear; Island Accord Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Island Accord Eau de Parfum?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. Island Accord Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mint, Amalfi Lemon, Blood Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Neroli, Calone, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.