Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Ocean Spirit

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,646 ratings analysed

3 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #126 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean Spirit

CULT · 2023

4.001 votes

Rank #58,161 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Ocean Spirit
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Isola Blu3/4

Ocean Spirit1/4

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

Ocean SpiritCULT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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 / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOcean SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

patchouli100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

marine70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody 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

PeppermintAnise

Heart

Sea NotesApple

Base

PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApple and Cedar. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#126

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#58,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

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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Ocean Spirit by CULT is a crisp aromatic aquatic scent that opens with a brisk splash of cool peppermint and sweet anise. The initial spray feels like walking along a chilly shoreline early in the morning, immediately waking up your senses without smelling harsh or chemical. As the cooling mint softens on your skin, a…

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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 Ocean Spirit?

Isola Blu takes 3 of 4 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Ocean Spirit is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ocean Spirit for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Ocean Spirit?

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

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Ocean Spirit?

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

Do Isola Blu and Ocean Spirit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple and Cedar.

Is Isola Blu or Ocean Spirit better for summer or winter?

Ocean Spirit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Ocean Spirit?

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. Ocean Spirit has top notes of Peppermint and Anise, heart notes of Sea Notes and Apple, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.