Fragrance comparison

Bangkok Shock vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bangkok Shock

Marc Gebauer

4.001 votes

Rank #59,857 CitrusWoody

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #68,044 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bangkok Shock takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bangkok Shock
Choose it for a citrus and woody 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.

Bangkok Shock4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bangkok ShockMarc Gebauer

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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 / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityBangkok Shock

SillageBangkok Shock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBangkok ShockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Aquatic notesTangerineOrangeLemonPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangIrisIndian JasmineDamask RoseSpices

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmbergrisPatchouliVanillaBenzoinMusk

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bangkok Shock, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night53

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 30%Date 24%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,857

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBangkok ShockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bangkok Shock by Marc Gebauer starts with an energetic blast of bright lemon, bitter petitgrain, and sparkling orange over cool aquatic notes. It wakes you up immediately. The citrus feels crisp and sharp on first spray, avoiding the synthetic sweetness of cheap body sprays. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk seaside f…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bangkok Shock or Mediterranean Iris?

Bangkok Shock takes 4 of 4 categories. Bangkok Shock is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bangkok Shock for a citrus and woody 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, Bangkok Shock or Mediterranean Iris?

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

Which projects more, Bangkok Shock or Mediterranean Iris?

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

Do Bangkok Shock and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Bangkok Shock or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Bangkok Shock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bangkok Shock and Mediterranean Iris?

Bangkok Shock has top notes of Aquatic notes, Tangerine, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Iris, Indian Jasmine and Damask Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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.