Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs The Vert & Bigarade

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,966 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #118 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

The Vert & Bigarade

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15321 votes

Rank #9,948 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Vert & Bigarade
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Isola Blu4/7

The Vert & Bigarade3/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: The Vert & Bigarade
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Isola Blu
Value for money: The Vert & Bigarade
Versatility: The Vert & Bigarade
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

The Vert & BigaradeL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 42%Had 27%Want 30%

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

32%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value61

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

green100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, green 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

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MateThyme

Base4-6 hrs

HayCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesThyme, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for The Vert & Bigarade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer100

Fall13

Winter4

Day100

Night18

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#118

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#9,948

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews25

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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L'Occitane The Vert & Bigarade delivers an invigorating splash of bitter orange peel and steeped green tea leaves right from the first spray. The citrus feels crisp, biting, and authentic rather than sweet or candied. Within fifteen minutes, the tart orange rind softens as herbal mate and aromatic thyme step forward t…

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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 The Vert & Bigarade?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 7 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; The Vert & Bigarade is rated 4.15/5 from 321 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose The Vert & Bigarade for a green and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or The Vert & Bigarade?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, The Vert & Bigarade 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or The Vert & Bigarade?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, The Vert & Bigarade 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and The Vert & Bigarade smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cedar and Musk.

Is Isola Blu or The Vert & Bigarade better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Vert & Bigarade is the stronger pick. For winter, Isola Blu is the stronger pick. The Vert & Bigarade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and The Vert & Bigarade?

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. The Vert & Bigarade has top notes of Green Tea and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Mate and Thyme, a base of Hay, Cedar and Musk.