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Version Sport vs Isola Blu

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

Updated 2,655 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Version Sport

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Isola Blu

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Version Sport1/5
Isola Blu4/5
Ratings & consensus
Isola Blu
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Isola Blu
Sillage & projection
Isola Blu
Value for money
Version Sport
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Isola Blu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Version SportUlric de Varens
Isola BluRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%
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
20%Love
50%Like
30%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

61%Love
22%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate

1,100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityIsola Blu

SillageIsola Blu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value41
Category winnerVersion SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
woody69%
soft spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
fresh61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LimeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart1.5-3 hrs
AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea
Base3-5 hrs
PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean
Top
LimeBergamotLemonLavenderThyme
Heart
AppleBlack CurrantOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
CedarBirchJuniper BerriesGrassMuskPink PepperAmbergrisAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Apple. Durations are only published for Version Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer90
Fall90
Winter40
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men88
Unisex13
Women0
Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%
Men67
Unisex27
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#120

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews605

Category winnerIsola BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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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, Version Sport or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu takes 4 of 5 categories. Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Isola Blu is rated 4.34/5 from 2,645 votes. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola Blu for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Version Sport or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu lasts longest (Isola Blu 79/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Version Sport or Isola Blu?

Isola Blu projects furthest (Isola Blu 70/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Version Sport and Isola Blu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Apple.

Is Version Sport or Isola Blu better for summer or winter?

Version Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Version Sport and Isola Blu?

Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss. 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.

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