Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Lemon Cake

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,680 ratings analysed

5 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Lemon Cake

Oakcha

3.8935 votes

Rank #35,564 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lemon Cake
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isola Blu5/7

Lemon Cake2/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: Isola Blu
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Isola Blu
Value for money: Lemon Cake
Versatility: Lemon Cake
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

Lemon CakeOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%

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

43%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerIsola BluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value80

Category winnerLemon CakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

powdery58%

coconut44%

aromatic30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

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

LemonOrangeLimePetitgrain

Heart

BiscuitCoconutOrange BlossomAlmond

Base

VanillaMeringueCaramelMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Coconut. 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

Summer82

Fall41

Winter29

Day100

Night20

Category winnerLemon CakeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#35,564

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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Oakcha Lemon Cake opens with a bright burst of sugary lemon zest, tart lime, and juicy orange that smells like fresh lemon curd spread over warm pastry. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a bakery sweet heart of crunchy almond biscuit, grated coconut, and soft orange blossom petals. The base lingers …

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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 Lemon Cake?

Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Lemon Cake is rated 3.89/5 from 35 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lemon Cake for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Lemon Cake?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Lemon Cake 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Lemon Cake?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Lemon Cake 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Lemon Cake smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Coconut.

Is Isola Blu or Lemon Cake better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Lemon Cake?

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. Lemon Cake has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Biscuit, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Almond, a base of Vanilla, Meringue, Caramel and Musk.