Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Sundus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,652 ratings analysed

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #119 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Sundus

Karakash Perfume

3.867 votes

Rank #50,880 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sundus
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Isola Blu2/4

Sundus2/4

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

SundusKarakash Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 7 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

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySundus

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSundusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match69%Closely related · 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

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

JasmineJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantApplePink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily

Base

AmbergrisLeatherVanillaBenzoinLabdanumRoseCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Lemon and Thyme. 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–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#119

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#50,880

PerfumerMohammad Tammam Mando

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sundus by Karakash Perfume opens with a sharp spray of fresh lime and grapefruit before settling into a warm bed of cypriol oil, soft leather, and dry vetiver. It is a modern unisex option that balances bright summer citrus with a rugged autumn base. Perfect for someone seeking a fresh daily wear that holds a woody si…

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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 Sundus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Sundus is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sundus for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Sundus?

They last about the same: Sundus 80/100, Isola Blu 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Sundus?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Sundus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Sundus smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Thyme.

Is Isola Blu or Sundus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Sundus?

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. Sundus has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Jasmine, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Vanilla and Benzoin.