Arabia Code vs Mediterranean Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arabia Code takes 4 of 4 categories.
Arabia CodeChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mediterranean IrisChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
Arabia Code4/4
Mediterranean Iris0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia Code
- Sillage & projection
- Arabia Code
- Value for money
- Arabia Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arabia Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia CodeLe ChameauMediterranean IrisVoyageur OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
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 hate53%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 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
Category winners
LongevityArabia Code
SillageArabia Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArabia CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisLilyAldehydes
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanCedar
Top
Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper
Heart
PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach
Base
Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka
InformationalShared notesAldehydes and Cedar. Durations are only published for Arabia Code, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter80
Day89
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#73,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArabia CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia Code by Le Chameau is an aromatic woody fragrance designed for men seeking a crisp, versatile daily scent. It opens with an energetic burst of tart bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus settles, a soft heart emerges, shaped by powdery iris, clean aldehydes, and delicate lily. This cle…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Arabia Code or Mediterranean Iris?
Arabia Code takes 4 of 4 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Mediterranean Iris?
Arabia Code lasts longest (Arabia Code 68/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Code or Mediterranean Iris?
Arabia Code projects furthest (Arabia Code 50/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Code and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Cedar.
Is Arabia Code or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?
Arabia Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Code and Mediterranean Iris?
Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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.
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