Fragrance comparison

Bugada vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bugada

Isnard

3.333 votes

Rank #70,124 WoodyPowdery

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #75,890 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bugada takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bugada
Choose it for a woody and powdery 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.

Bugada4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BugadaIsnard

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 60%Want 20%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityBugada

SillageBugada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBugadaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletIris

Heart

JasmineCedar

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesViolet, Jasmine, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBugadaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bugada by Isnard opens with cool iris and sweet violet, giving off an initial impression of freshly laundered cotton line-dried in the sun. As the initial puff of cosmetic powder settles, white jasmine and dry cedar emerge in the heart. The base rests on warm sandalwood, soft amber, and an earthy touch of patchouli. T…

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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, Bugada or Mediterranean Iris?

Bugada takes 4 of 4 categories. Bugada is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bugada for a woody and powdery 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, Bugada or Mediterranean Iris?

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

Which projects more, Bugada or Mediterranean Iris?

Bugada projects furthest (Bugada 63/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bugada and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Jasmine, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Bugada or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Bugada suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bugada and Mediterranean Iris?

Bugada has top notes of Violet and Iris, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.