Black Code vs Mediterranean Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Code takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black CodeChoose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mediterranean IrisChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
Black Code4/4
Mediterranean Iris0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Code
- Sillage & projection
- Black Code
- Value for money
- Black Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black CodeMilestone PerfumesMediterranean IrisVoyageur OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
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 hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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
LongevityBlack Code
SillageBlack Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
powdery86%
aromatic72%
earthy58%
aldehydic44%
violet30%
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot LeafBergamot
Heart
IrisClary SageAldehydesOrris
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaCedar
Top
Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper
Heart
PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach
Base
Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Vanilla and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#59,926
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#75,890
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Code by Milestone Perfumes is a masculine woody aromatic built around cool bergamot, powdery iris and a soft tonka-vanilla base. It opens fresh and leafy, then settles into a smoother floral-aromatic heart with orris, clary sage and aldehydes. The overall feel is clean, powdery, slightly earthy and warmly sweet…
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, Black Code or Mediterranean Iris?
Black Code takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Code is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Code for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.
Which lasts longer, Black Code or Mediterranean Iris?
Black Code lasts longest (Black Code 56/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Code or Mediterranean Iris?
Black Code projects furthest (Black Code 50/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Code and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Vanilla and Cedar.
Is Black Code or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?
Black Code suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Code and Mediterranean Iris?
Black Code has top notes of Bergamot Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Clary Sage, Aldehydes and Orris, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla 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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