Fragrance comparison

Isola Sol vs Vibrant Spirit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 519 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isola Sol

Roja Dove

3.73504 votes

Rank #3,364 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Vibrant Spirit

Zara

3.2015 votes

Rank #62,337 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 5 categories.

Isola Sol
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vibrant Spirit
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Isola Sol4/5

Vibrant Spirit1/5

Ratings & consensus: Isola Sol
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isola Sol
Sillage & projection: Isola Sol
Value for money: Vibrant Spirit
Versatility: Not scored
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

Vibrant SpiritZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 504 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

3.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%

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

0%Love

33%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageIsola Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVibrant SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

amber100%

musky83%

citrus65%

yellow floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and yellow floral

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-Ylang

Base

Ambroxan

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Ambroxan. 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

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex28

Women65

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,364

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Overall rank#62,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Zara Vibrant Spirit relies on a minimalist blend to create an easygoing summer option. It pairs bright mandarin orange with the tropical sweetness of ylang-yllang, resting on a warm base of ambroxan. This scent works best for casual daytime wear during warm weather when you want a simple, refreshing profile.

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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 Sol or Vibrant Spirit?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 5 categories. Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes; Vibrant Spirit is rated 3.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vibrant Spirit for a amber and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isola Sol or Vibrant Spirit?

Isola Sol lasts longest (Isola Sol 75/100, Vibrant Spirit 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isola Sol or Vibrant Spirit?

Isola Sol projects furthest (Isola Sol 66/100, Vibrant Spirit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isola Sol and Vibrant Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Ambroxan.

Is Isola Sol or Vibrant Spirit better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isola Sol and Vibrant Spirit?

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. Vibrant Spirit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, a base of Ambroxan.