Fragrance comparison

Isla Rose vs Vanilla Opi-Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Isla Rose

Memoize London

3.7218 votes

Rank #40,574 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vanilla Opi-Oud

Ikiryō

3.8628 votes

Rank #59,673 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Opi-Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Isla Rose
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vanilla Opi-Oud
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Isla Rose2/5

Vanilla Opi-Oud3/5

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isla Rose
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Value for money: Vanilla Opi-Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isla Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isla RoseMemoize London

Vanilla Opi-OudIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

3.86/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

28%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

46%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIsla Rose

SillageVanilla Opi-Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVanilla Opi-OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

floral77%

amber69%

oud61%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

almond80%

lactonic70%

fruity60%

floral50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesRed Rose

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineRaspberryCardamom

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberMuskSandalwoodLeatherVanilla

Notes

Whipped CreamCreme BruleeAmarettoVanillaCostusOpiumAgarwood (Oud)MuskPink LotusMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vanilla Opi-Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night43

Spring44

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex33

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,673

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIsla RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isla Rose by Memoize London opens with a blast of tart red berries and sweet red rose. A subtle kick of cardamom cuts through the fruity top notes before white florals take over the middle phase. As the opening sharp brightness subsides, jasmine and magnolia soften the fruit sweetness with a clean, slightly waxy textu…

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Vanilla Opi-Oud by Ikiryō delivers a dark, confectionary contrast built on sugar and shadow. It opens with an unmistakable dessert presence, pairing rich amaretto and caramelized creme brulee with airy whipped cream. Beneath the decadent gourmand sweetness lies a murky, resinous base of agarwood, opium, and musky cost…

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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, Isla Rose or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Vanilla Opi-Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Isla Rose is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes; Vanilla Opi-Oud is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes. Choose Isla Rose for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Opi-Oud for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Isla Rose or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Isla Rose lasts longest (Isla Rose 66/100, Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isla Rose or Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Vanilla Opi-Oud projects furthest (Vanilla Opi-Oud 63/100, Isla Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isla Rose and Vanilla Opi-Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Vanilla.

Is Isla Rose or Vanilla Opi-Oud better for summer or winter?

Isla Rose suits daytime wear; Vanilla Opi-Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isla Rose and Vanilla Opi-Oud?

Isla Rose has top notes of Red Berries and Red Rose, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Raspberry and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Vanilla Opi-Oud features Whipped Cream, Creme Brulee, Amaretto, Vanilla and Costus.