Fragrance comparison

Isola Blu vs Version Sport

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 2,655 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #120 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Version Sport

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,507 AromaticCitrus

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.
Version Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isola Blu4/5

Version Sport1/5

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

Version SportUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

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

20%Love

50%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value89

Category winnerVersion SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

LimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Lavender and Apple. Durations are only published for Version Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#120

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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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 Version Sport?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories. Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes; Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Blu or Version Sport?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Blu or Version Sport?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Blu and Version Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Lavender and Apple.

Is Isola Blu or Version Sport better for summer or winter?

Version Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Blu and Version Sport?

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. Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss.