Fragrance comparison

Isotta vs Nova Espero

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

5 wins

Isotta

V Canto

3.91119 votes

Rank #16,097 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Nova Espero

Aemium

3.5027 votes

Rank #43,322 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isotta takes 5 of 5 categories.

Isotta
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nova Espero
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Isotta5/5

Nova Espero0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsottaV Canto

Nova EsperoAemium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%

3.50/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

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

29%Love

24%Like

35%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIsotta

SillageIsotta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value55

Category winnerIsottaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

camphor61%

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

sweet65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

RaspberryCitruses

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Jasmine and Cedar. 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

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,097

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#43,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIsottaHigher 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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Nova Espero by Aemium is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Nova Espero was launched in 2021. Top notes are Raspberry and Citruses; middle notes are Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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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 Nova Espero?

Isotta takes 5 of 5 categories. Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes; Nova Espero is rated 3.50/5 from 27 votes. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nova Espero for a aromatic and vanilla character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Isotta or Nova Espero?

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

Which projects more, Isotta or Nova Espero?

Isotta projects furthest (Isotta 66/100, Nova Espero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isotta and Nova Espero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Isotta or Nova Espero better for summer or winter?

Isotta suits daytime wear; Nova Espero suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isotta and Nova Espero?

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. Nova Espero has top notes of Raspberry and Citruses, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.