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Isola Blu vs Matcha Date

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

Updated 2,648 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Isola Blu

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Matcha Date

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isola Blu3/4
Matcha Date1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Isola Blu
Sillage & projection
Isola Blu
Value for money
Matcha Date
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
Matcha DateFURIOSA®
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
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

67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value63
Category winnerMatcha DateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
green90%
powdery80%
fresh70%
woody60%
musky50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, green 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
Top15-30 mins
BergamotYellow Mandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
LemonMatcha TeaGrassGreen Tea
Base5-7 hrs
MuskVirginian CedarCoconut
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Coconut and Cedar. Durations are only published for Matcha Date, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex27
Women6
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Casual 41%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#120

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#44,961

PerfumerVáclav Lebeda

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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Matcha Date by FURIOSA smells like an iced artisan cafe drink poured over crushed ice on a bright Tuesday morning. The opening hits with crisp yellow mandarin and tart bergamot that quickly surrender to earthy green tea leaves, cut grass, and authentic matcha powder. A light drizzle of creamy coconut and pale Virginia…

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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, Isola Blu or Matcha Date?

Isola Blu takes 3 of 4 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Matcha Date is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Matcha Date for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Matcha Date?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Matcha Date 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Matcha Date?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Matcha Date 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Matcha Date smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Coconut and Cedar.

Is Isola Blu or Matcha Date better for summer or winter?

Matcha Date suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Matcha Date?

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. Matcha Date has top notes of Bergamot and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Lemon, Matcha Tea, Grass and Green Tea, a base of Musk, Virginian Cedar and Coconut.

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