Fragrance comparison

Amaranthine vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amaranthine

Elysian

4.388 votes

Rank #38,504 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #75,890 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amaranthine takes 4 of 4 categories.

Amaranthine
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Amaranthine4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaranthineElysian

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityAmaranthine

SillageAmaranthine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAmaranthineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LycheePeonyCassisMandarinJasmineLily

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeachMuskVanillaPralinePatchouli

Base3 to 5 hours

VioletAmbretteCedarSandalwood

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Peach, Vanilla and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Amaranthine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,504

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#75,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmaranthineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaranthine by Elysian brings a bright, sunny lift that centres on juicy fruits and soft petals. The opening pairs crisp mandarin and tart cassis with sweet lychee, creating an immediate burst of fresh sweetness. As the top settles, a lush heart of peony, lily, and jasmine takes over, balanced by ripe peach and a subt…

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Mediterranean Iris by Voyageur Oud opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, passionfruit, and saffron before settling into a dense floral core. Powdery iris and earthy orris lead the composition, backed by soft violet, peach, and a leather accent. Dark sandalwood, cedar, tonka, and labdanum create a woody amber foundat…

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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, Amaranthine or Mediterranean Iris?

Amaranthine takes 4 of 4 categories. Amaranthine is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amaranthine for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Amaranthine or Mediterranean Iris?

Amaranthine lasts longest (Amaranthine 60/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amaranthine or Mediterranean Iris?

Amaranthine projects furthest (Amaranthine 50/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaranthine and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Peach, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Amaranthine or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Amaranthine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaranthine and Mediterranean Iris?

Amaranthine has top notes of Lychee, Peony, Cassis and Mandarin, heart notes of Peach, Musk, Vanilla and Praline, a base of Violet, Ambrette, Cedar and Sandalwood. Mediterranean Iris has top notes of Fruity Notes, Passionfruit, Ylang Ylang and Carnation, heart notes of Patchouli, Cyclamen, Magnolia and Benzoin, a base of Sandalwood, ebony tree, Labdanum and Vanilla.