Fragrance comparison

Isotta vs Koala

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,061 ratings analysed

5 wins

Isotta

V Canto

3.91119 votes

Rank #16,097 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Koala

Zoologist Perfumes

3.81942 votes

Rank #2,136 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isotta takes 5 of 7 categories.

Isotta
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Koala
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Isotta5/7

Koala2/7

Ratings & consensus: Isotta
Community sentiment: Koala
Longevity: Isotta
Sillage & projection: Isotta
Value for money: Isotta
Versatility: Isotta
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Koala

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsottaV Canto

KoalaZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%

3.81/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerIsottaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

119 votes

31%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

696 votes

Category winnerKoalaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIsotta

SillageIsotta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value47

Category winnerIsottaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

camphor61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

camphor77%

green65%

powdery53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and camphor

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

EucalyptusCitrusesGreen Tea

Heart2 to 4 hours

GeraniumBulgarian RoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCedarTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla

Top

EucalyptusPine TreeHoneyMimosaCitruses

Heart

Black TeaSpicesVetiverIncenseGeranium

Base

MuskOakmossSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Citruses, Geranium and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Isotta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIsottaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

Men35

Unisex60

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,097

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,136

PerfumerSpyros Drosopoulos

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerKoalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isotta by V Canto delivers an unusual contrast between sharp herbal freshness and rich base warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citruses, cooling eucalyptus, and herbal green tea, creating an immediate aromatic punch. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart led by prominent Bulgari…

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Koala opens with a vivid eucalyptus rush, green, camphoraceous and cool, softened by honey and citrus rather than pushed into harsh medicinal territory. It quickly settles into aromatic tea, pine, soft spice and clean woods. On skin, it usually becomes smoother, soapier and more musky than the opening suggests. This i…

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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, Isotta or Koala?

Isotta takes 5 of 7 categories. Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes; Koala is rated 3.81/5 from 942 votes. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Koala for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Isotta or Koala?

They last about the same: Isotta 74/100, Koala 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Isotta or Koala?

Isotta projects furthest (Isotta 66/100, Koala 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isotta and Koala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and camphor accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Citruses, Geranium and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Isotta or Koala better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Isotta and Koala?

Isotta has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses and Green Tea, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. Koala has top notes of Eucalyptus, Pine Tree, Honey and Mimosa, heart notes of Black Tea, Spices, Vetiver and Incense, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.