Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Koa

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,647 ratings analysed

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Koa

Jealous

5.002 votes

Rank #45,369 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Koa
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Isola Blu2/4

Koa2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Koa
Value for money: Koa
Versatility: Not scored
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

KoaJealous

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageKoa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKoaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

animalic77%

leather69%

patchouli61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

Black CurrantOrange Blossom

Heart

JasminePatchouli

Base

VanillaAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine 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–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#45,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Koa by Jealous opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant paired against sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, dirty jasmine and earthy patchouli take center stage on skin. The base locks down with warm amber, rich vanilla, and a dark slice of leather. It wears best during chilly autumn evenings…

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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 Koa?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Koa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Koa for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Koa?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Koa 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Koa?

Koa projects furthest (Koa 75/100, Isola Blu 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Koa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Isola Blu or Koa better for summer or winter?

Koa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Koa?

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. Koa has top notes of Black Currant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Leather.