Fragrance comparison

Isola Sol vs Leon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 586 ratings analysed

Isola Sol

Roja Dove

3.73504 votes

Rank #3,623 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Leon

V Canto

3.7982 votes

Rank #19,186 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Isola Sol
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Leon
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Isola Sol3/7

Leon3/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Sol
Community sentiment: Leon
Longevity: Isola Sol
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Leon
Versatility: Leon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isola Sol

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Isola SolRoja Dove

LeonV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 504 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.79/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

Category winnerIsola SolRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

258 votes

26%Love

43%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerLeonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLeonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

sweet100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

ApricotMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrain

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacCoconutNeroli

Base

MuskSaltSandalwoodAmbroxanAmyrisCedarPink Pepper

Top1 to 2 hours

TuberoseGraperfuitBulgarian RoseCalabrian Mandarin

Heart3 to 5 hours

PeachCoconutYlang-YlangMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskBourbon VanillaMapleBirchCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut. Durations are only published for Leon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Category winnerLeonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex28

Women65

Men7

Unisex37

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,623

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Overall rank#19,186

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerIsola SolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isola Sol reads less like a fruity beach cocktail and more like a polished tropical floral with salt in the air. Reviews point to a quick flash of peach, apricot and citrus, then a smooth ylang-ylang and jasmine heart that stays in focus. On skin, it usually turns creamy, woody and lightly musky rather than overtly co…

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Leon by V Canto presents a bright, layered profile built around sweet florals, creamy fruits, and grounded woods. The scent opens with sparkling Calabrian mandarin, crisp grapefruit, and a distinct floral lift of tuberose and Bulgarian rose. As it settles, Romagna peach and coconut blend with magnolia, jasmine sambac,…

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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 Sol or Leon?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes; Leon is rated 3.79/5 from 82 votes. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Leon for a sweet and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Sol or Leon?

They last about the same: Isola Sol 75/100, Leon 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Isola Sol or Leon?

Projection is very close: Isola Sol 66/100, Leon 66/100 for sillage.

Do Isola Sol and Leon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Coconut.

Is Isola Sol or Leon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leon is the stronger pick. For winter, Leon is the stronger pick. Leon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Sol and Leon?

Isola Sol has top notes of Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Musk, Salt, Sandalwood and Ambroxan. Leon has top notes of Tuberose, Graperfuit, Bulgarian Rose and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Peach, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Bourbon Vanilla, Maple and Birch.