Fragrance comparison

Isa vs Ablaze

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 920 ratings analysed

Isa

Ulric de Varens

3.64860 votes

Rank #12,400 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #15,674 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ablaze takes 5 of 7 categories.

Isa
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Isa2/7

Ablaze5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsaUlric de Varens

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 860 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

Category winnerAblazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

860 votes

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerAblazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value42

Category winnerIsaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral83%

powdery65%

rose48%

amber30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumGalbanumMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegRoseYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

LabdanumSandalwoodMusk

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Isa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night39

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Category winnerAblazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 12%Party 6%

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#15,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerIsaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isa by Ulric de Varens is a comforting retro perfume that channels clean luxury bath soap with a spicy twist. The spray opens brisk and medicinal with bitter green galbanum, herbal geranium, and sweet mandarin orange peel. Give the solvent a moment to clear. Within minutes, the heart settles into a cozy pairing of dry…

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Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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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, Isa or Ablaze?

Ablaze takes 5 of 7 categories. Isa is rated 3.64/5 from 860 votes; Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes. Choose Isa for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isa or Ablaze?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Isa 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isa or Ablaze?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Isa 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isa and Ablaze smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Isa or Ablaze better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ablaze is the stronger pick. For winter, Isa is the stronger pick. Isa suits daytime wear; Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isa and Ablaze?

Isa has top notes of Geranium, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk. Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood.