Fragrance comparison

Perle Rare Black Edition vs Isola Blu

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,702 ratings analysed

Perle Rare Black Edition

Panouge

3.7457 votes

Rank #17,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Isola Blu

Roja Dove

4.342,645 votes

Rank #121 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Perle Rare Black Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isola Blu
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Perle Rare Black Edition2/7

Isola Blu5/7

Ratings & consensus: Isola Blu
Community sentiment: Isola Blu
Longevity: Isola Blu
Sillage & projection: Isola Blu
Value for money: Perle Rare Black Edition
Versatility: Perle Rare Black Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isola Blu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perle Rare Black EditionPanouge

Isola BluRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 35%

4.34/ 5 · 2,645 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerIsola BluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

61%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

1,100 votes

Category winnerIsola BluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value41

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleLimeBasilBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesLavenderSea Notes

Base5-7 hrs

AmberTonka BeanOakmossGuaiac Wood

Top

LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme

Heart

AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Lime, Juniper Berries and Lavender. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter12

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPerle Rare Black EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 12%

Men67

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#121

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perle Rare Black Edition by Panouge delivers a crisp aromatic profile anchored by tart green apple, zesty lime, and crushed bay leaf. A brisk splash of sea notes and clean lavender fills the heart, keeping the blend energetic and noticeably fresh. As the fragrance settles, dry guaiac wood and earthy oakmoss emerge alo…

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Isola Blu opens with bright lime, lemon, and bergamot, then settles into a polished mix of airy florals, smooth woods, and green aromatic facets. It reads fresh first, but not simple. On skin, it usually feels refined, masculine-leaning, and very put together. Sample first if price matters, or if you dislike white fl…

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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, Perle Rare Black Edition or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu takes 5 of 7 categories. Perle Rare Black Edition is rated 3.74/5 from 57 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose Perle Rare Black Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Perle Rare Black Edition or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle Rare Black Edition or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Perle Rare Black Edition 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle Rare Black Edition and Isola Blu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Lime, Juniper Berries and Lavender.

Is Perle Rare Black Edition or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Perle Rare Black Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Isola Blu is the stronger pick. Perle Rare Black Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perle Rare Black Edition and Isola Blu?

Perle Rare Black Edition has top notes of Apple, Lime, Basil and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood. Isola Blu has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Apple, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of Cedar, Birch, Juniper Berries and Grass.