Fragrance comparison

Evolution vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Evolution

Auraa Desire

2.001 votes

Rank #79,414 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,612 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories.

Evolution
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Evolution3/4

Mediterranean Iris1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EvolutionAuraa Desire

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

100%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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityEvolution

SillageEvolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winnerEvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitGreen Bell PepperSaffronQuince

Heart

Mountain AirOsmanthusAmberRose

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskLeatherBirch

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Saffron, Amber 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMediterranean IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evolution by Auraa Desire is a bold leather-forward composition that bridges the gap between fruity freshness and grounded woody depth. Launched in 2023, it leans unisex, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a complex, modern scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to an evening out in cooler w…

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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, Evolution or Mediterranean Iris?

Evolution takes 3 of 4 categories. Evolution is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Evolution for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Evolution or Mediterranean Iris?

Evolution lasts longest (Evolution 90/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Evolution or Mediterranean Iris?

Evolution projects furthest (Evolution 75/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Evolution and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Evolution or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Evolution suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Evolution and Mediterranean Iris?

Evolution has top notes of Passionfruit, Green Bell Pepper, Saffron and Quince, heart notes of Mountain Air, Osmanthus, Amber and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Leather and Birch. 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.