Blue Leaf vs Mediterranean Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blue Leaf takes 4 of 4 categories.
Blue LeafChoose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean IrisChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
Blue Leaf4/4
Mediterranean Iris0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blue Leaf
- Sillage & projection
- Blue Leaf
- Value for money
- Blue Leaf
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Leaf
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue LeafSynapseMediterranean IrisVoyageur OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%
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 hate8%Love
58%Like
8%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
12 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
LongevityBlue Leaf
SillageBlue Leaf
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlue LeafBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmarine100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
woody77%
floral69%
white floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Marine notesCyclamenAmberWhite RoseCedar
Heart
Sea waterQuinceLilyGrapesDavanaSandalwood
Base
MossEbonyIris
Top
Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper
Heart
PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach
Base
Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka
InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall22
Winter0
Day100
Night44
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#64,375
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#75,890
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlue LeafHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Leaf by Synapse is a salty, mineral aquatic that swaps typical citrus for the tangy sweetness of quince and white rose. It opens with a sharp sea breeze and cyclamen before settling into a base of ebony and sandalwood. This is a coastal scent for warm spring days when you want something more natural than a design…
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, Blue Leaf or Mediterranean Iris?
Blue Leaf takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue Leaf is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Blue Leaf for a marine and aromatic 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, Blue Leaf or Mediterranean Iris?
Blue Leaf lasts longest (Blue Leaf 71/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Leaf or Mediterranean Iris?
Blue Leaf projects furthest (Blue Leaf 61/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Leaf and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.
Is Blue Leaf or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?
Blue Leaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Leaf and Mediterranean Iris?
Blue Leaf has top notes of Marine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and White Rose, heart notes of Sea water, Quince, Lily and Grapes, a base of Moss, Ebony and Iris. 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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