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Isola Blu Eau de Parfum bottle Isola Blu EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2023 Year 2016
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Oligarch Eau de Parfum bottle Oligarch EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Isola Blu EDP
Divisive, expensive, and baffling. Isola Blu is either a luxurious citrus masterpiece, an elevated take on beloved classics, or an overpriced, short-lived cleaning product. Most agree it's great, but many find it derivative and not worth the hefty price tag.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oligarch EDP
If you're after a fresh, luxurious citrus bomb that screams 'old money' with a hint of controversy, Oligarch (or Isola Blu, if you're keeping up) is your scent. It's a high-class, super-refined take on a familiar theme, and often triggers fierce debate about whether it's truly worth the eye-watering price tag.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Isola Blu EDP
Oligarch EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lime 24% vs 22%
Bergamot 21% vs 23%
Lemon 21% vs 24%
Lavender 16% vs 17%
Thyme 16% vs 12%
Shared Notes
Apple 17% vs 17%
Blackcurrant 14% vs 17%
Orange Blossom 14% vs 15%
Champaca 13% vs 13%
Coconut 13% vs 12%
Jasmine 13% vs 12%
Lily 12% vs 11%
Shared Notes
Cedar 7% vs 8%
Birch 7% vs 9%
Juniper 7% vs 10%
Musk 6% vs 5%
Pink Pepper 6% vs 9%
Amber 5% vs 6%
Oakmoss 5% vs 7%
Mate 5% vs 6%
Patchouli 5% vs 5%
Vanilla 5% vs 5%
Tonka Bean 5% vs 6%
Anise 5% vs 6%
Leather 4% vs 6%

Accords

Isola Blu Oligarch
100%
Citrus
100%
78%
Aromatic
91%
69%
Woody
79%
66%
Fresh Spicy
73%
49%
Fruity
58%
Leather
57%
56%
Green
48%
Sweet
56%
46%
White Floral
55%
Floral
52%
49%
Fresh
49%
Amber
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
78%
91%
Woody shared
69%
79%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
73%
Fruity shared
49%
58%
57%
56%
Sweet shared
48%
56%
White Floral shared
46%
55%
52%
49%
49%

Performance

Isola Blu Oligarch
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Isola Blu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal Sport

Its sophisticated, fresh-woody profile makes it suitable for various settings. While some find its projection moderate, others report it's beast-mode, so mindful application for the office is key. It's too refined for active sport but shines in casual, date, and smart-casual formal wear.

Oligarch

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its luminous, clean freshness makes it versatile, perfectly suited for both daytime sophistication and evening dates where its luxurious character truly shines. While some note its strong sillage, it's generally well-mannered enough for an office setting in moderation, and too refined for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Isola Blu EDP
Oligarch EDP
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