Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Joy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,675 ratings analysed

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Joy

Blend Oud

4.1730 votes

Rank #27,427 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Joy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isola Blu3/7

Joy3/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: Isola Blu
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Joy
Value for money: Joy
Versatility: Joy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isola Blu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isola BluRoja Dove

JoyBlend Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerIsola BluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

1,100 votes

53%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerIsola BluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJoy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value44

Category winnerJoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

leather77%

amber65%

woody53%

vanilla42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme

Heart

AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber

Top

Juniper BerriesMate

Heart

LeatherAmber

Base

Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall70

Winter70

Day100

Night75

Category winnerJoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#27,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isola Blu opens with bright lime, lemon, and bergamot, then settles into a polished mix of airy florals, smooth woods, and green aromatic facets. It reads fresh first, but not simple. On skin, it usually feels refined, masculine-leaning, and very put together. Sample first if price matters, or if you dislike white fl…

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Joy by Blend Oud opens with an intense blast of gin-like juniper berries and bitter mate tea. The opening feels cold, green, and aggressively herbal before turning into a raw, smoky leather heart. As the scent settles on skin, soft amber and sweet tonka bean filter through the heavy leather accord, preventing the herb…

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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, Isola Blu or Joy?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Joy is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Joy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Joy?

They last about the same: Isola Blu 79/100, Joy 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Joy?

Joy projects furthest (Joy 80/100, Isola Blu 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Joy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries and Amber.

Is Isola Blu or Joy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Joy?

Isola Blu has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of Cedar, Birch, Juniper Berries and Grass. Joy has top notes of Juniper Berries and Mate, heart notes of Leather and Amber, a base of Tonka Bean.