Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Summer Sun

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,677 ratings analysed

5 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Summer Sun

Clean

4.2832 votes

Rank #49,367 CitrusAromatic

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Summer Sun
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Isola Blu5/7

Summer Sun2/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: Summer Sun
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Isola Blu
Value for money: Isola Blu
Versatility: Summer Sun
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

Summer SunClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

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

34%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerSummer SunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIsola BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

marine69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sea NotesClementineBergamotApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Juniper BerriesHoneysuckleOrange Blossom

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskWhite WoodsWhite AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for Summer Sun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night27

Category winnerSummer SunMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#49,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Summer Sun by Clean brings together bright sunny citrus and breezy marine air in a relaxed daytime profile. The first spray delivers tart clementine and bergamot sharpened by crisp green apple, backed immediately by an airy sea notes accord. As the brisk opening settles, a soft heart of honeysuckle and orange blossom …

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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 Summer Sun?

Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Summer Sun is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Summer Sun for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Summer Sun?

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

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Summer Sun?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Summer Sun 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Summer Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries.

Is Isola Blu or Summer Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Sun is the stronger pick. For winter, Isola Blu is the stronger pick. Summer Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Summer Sun?

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. Summer Sun has top notes of Sea Notes, Clementine, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Honeysuckle and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, White Woods, White Amber and Sandalwood.