Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Sultan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,663 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Sultan

Blend Oud

3.9418 votes

Rank #36,887 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories.

Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sultan
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Isola Blu4/5

Sultan1/5

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

SultanBlend Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%

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

33%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value44

Category winnerSultanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

amber90%

leather80%

fresh spicy70%

animalic60%

woody50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Top

Juniper BerriesMate

Heart

AmberLeather

Base

Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries 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–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#36,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Blend Oud Sultan opens with a sharp burst of juniper berries and dry herbal mate tea. The green opening quickly gives way to a soft center of amber and smooth leather, resting on a sweet tonka bean foundation. It stays light on the skin, making it an easy pick for casual spring afternoons or quiet office environments…

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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 Sultan?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Sultan is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sultan for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Sultan?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Sultan 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Sultan?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Sultan 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Sultan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries and Amber.

Is Isola Blu or Sultan better for summer or winter?

Sultan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Sultan?

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. Sultan has top notes of Juniper Berries and Mate, heart notes of Amber and Leather, a base of Tonka Bean.