Isola Blu, from Roja Dove was released in 2023. The perfumer behind this creation is Roja Dove. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, and Thyme, middle notes of Apple, Black Currant, Champaca, Coconut, Jasmine, Lily, and Orange Blossom, and base notes of Amber, Ambergris, Anise, Birch, Cedarwood, Grass, Juniper Berries, Labdanum, Leather, Mate, Musk, Oakmoss, Orris Root, Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.
Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Roja Dove fragrances, I would say they are my favourite house. Unfortunately, Isola Blu is a disappointment for me. There’s nothing wrong with the scent at all, in fact it’s beautiful, apart from the fact it’s a clone of Terre D’Hermes. It doesn’t even try to hide this either. I suppose bitter orange isn’t listed but the other array of citruses alongside orange blossom recreate a very similar feel, alongside masculine woods which replicate the Vetiver. From the note breakdown you wouldn’t think it would be so similar, but it really is. It’s a lovely fragrance and of course the quality and depth is better than the Hermes, but for the difference in price I’ll stick with my TDH thank you very much.