Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Perle Rare Black Edition

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,702 ratings analysed

5 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #121 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isola Blu5/7

Perle Rare Black Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: Isola Blu
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Isola Blu
Value for money: Perle Rare Black Edition
Versatility: Perle Rare Black Edition
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

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

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

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerIsola BluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender, Apple and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night68

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#121

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Perle Rare Black Edition by Panouge delivers a crisp aromatic profile anchored by tart green apple, zesty lime, and crushed bay leaf. A brisk splash of sea notes and clean lavender fills the heart, keeping the blend energetic and noticeably fresh. As the fragrance settles, dry guaiac wood and earthy oakmoss emerge alo…

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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 Perle Rare Black Edition?

Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Perle Rare Black Edition?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Perle Rare Black Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Apple and Juniper Berries.

Is Isola Blu or Perle Rare Black Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perle Rare Black Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Isola Blu is the stronger pick. Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Perle Rare Black Edition?

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. Perle Rare Black Edition has top notes of Apple, Lime, Basil and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.