Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Midnight Rose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,893 ratings analysed

5 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Rose

Amouroud

4.00248 votes

Rank #7,217 RoseCitrus

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.
Midnight Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Isola Blu5/7

Midnight Rose1/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: Isola Blu
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Isola Blu
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Midnight Rose
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

Midnight RoseAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 248 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

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

40%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerIsola BluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

rose100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

tropical77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both citrus

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

LitchiPomeloMate

Heart

Red RoseLilyIris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLily 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–

Spring75

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMidnight RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men1

Unisex34

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#7,217

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews27

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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Amouroud Midnight Rose is a woody-floral composition centered on red rose, litchi, and agarwood. It opens with bright citrus pomelo before settling into a jammy, resinous rose heart. Designed for those seeking a modern unisex take on classic floral-oud profiles, this 2016 launch offers a balanced, long-lasting presenc…

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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 Midnight Rose?

Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Midnight Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 248 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Midnight Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Midnight Rose?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Midnight Rose 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Midnight Rose?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Midnight Rose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Midnight Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lily and Amber.

Is Isola Blu or Midnight Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Midnight Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Rose is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Midnight Rose?

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. Midnight Rose has top notes of Litchi, Pomelo and Mate, heart notes of Red Rose, Lily and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Labdanum.