Isotta vs La Tosca
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isotta takes 4 of 7 categories.
IsottaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La ToscaChoose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Isotta4/7
La Tosca3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Isotta
- Community sentiment
- Isotta
- Longevity
- La Tosca
- Sillage & projection
- La Tosca
- Value for money
- Isotta
- Versatility
- Isotta
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Tosca
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IsottaV CantoLa ToscaXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%
3.62/ 5 · 1,412 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
Category winnerIsottaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
23%Like
12%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
119 votes
32%Love
30%Like
12%Ok
22%Dislike
5%Hate
1,412 votes
Category winnerIsottaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Tosca
SillageLa Tosca
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIsottaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
rose77%
fresh spicy69%
camphor61%
ozonic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
aquatic69%
camphor61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and camphor
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
EucalyptusCitrusesGreen Tea
Heart2 to 4 hours
GeraniumBulgarian RoseJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherCedarTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Green MandarinItalian Lemon
Heart
Violet LeafEucalyptusBulgarian Rose
Base
MuskPatchouliAmberMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Bulgarian Rose and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Isotta, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer38
Fall100
Winter41
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer66
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIsottaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,097
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#2,587
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews126
Category winnerLa ToscaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsotta 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…
Reviews →Xerjoff La Tosca opens with a sharp burst of green mandarin and Italian lemon before shifting into a cold, soapy violet leaf and camphorated eucalyptus core. Bulgarian rose sits underneath the herbal top, while patchouli, musk, and Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down. The scent profile balances crisp ozonic airines…
Reviews →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 La Tosca?
Isotta takes 4 of 7 categories. Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes; La Tosca is rated 3.62/5 from 1,412 votes. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Tosca for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Isotta or La Tosca?
La Tosca lasts longest (La Tosca 83/100, Isotta 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Isotta or La Tosca?
La Tosca projects furthest (La Tosca 75/100, Isotta 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Isotta and La Tosca smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and camphor accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Bulgarian Rose and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Isotta or La Tosca better for summer or winter?
For summer, La Tosca 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 La Tosca?
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. La Tosca has top notes of Green Mandarin and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Eucalyptus and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Madagascar Vanilla.
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