Isola Blu vs O2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
O2 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Isola BluChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
O2Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Isola Blu3/7
O24/7
- Ratings & consensus
- O2
- Community sentiment
- O2
- Longevity
- Isola Blu
- Sillage & projection
- Isola Blu
- Value for money
- O2
- Versatility
- O2
- 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 DoveO2ImpulseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.41/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 5%Had 82%Want 14%
Category winnerO2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
1,100 votes
68%Love
24%Like
5%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
140 votes
Category winnerO2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsola Blu
SillageIsola Blu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerO2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
fresh88%
aquatic77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
green42%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme
Heart
AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber
Top
LimeBergamotLemon
Heart
AppleWatery NotesWater Lily
Base
Musk
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Lemon and Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer100
Fall22
Winter11
Day100
Night21
Category winnerO2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#119
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews605
Overall rank#5,472
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsola 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…
Reviews →O2 is a bright citrus body spray with a watery, late-90s feel. Lemon, bergamot and lime give it a crisp opening, then apple and water lily soften it into something clean, airy and easy to wear. It suits anyone who wants a light, cheerful everyday scent more than a full perfume experience. Reviews consistently point to…
Reviews →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 O2?
O2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; O2 is rated 4.41/5 from 152 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose O2 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or O2?
Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, O2 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Isola Blu or O2?
Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, O2 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Isola Blu and O2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Apple.
Is Isola Blu or O2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, O2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Isola Blu is the stronger pick. O2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Isola Blu and O2?
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. O2 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Apple, Watery Notes and Water Lily, a base of Musk.
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