Fragrance comparison

Fenice vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fenice

Gritti · 2020

3.60149 votes

Rank #25,740 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #71,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fenice takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fenice
Choose it for a white floral and fruity 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.

Fenice4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FeniceGritti

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 16%Had 20%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 hate

23%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

33%Dislike

7%Hate

69 votes

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityFenice

SillageFenice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PassionfruitPeach

Heart3 to 5 hours

LilyOrange BlossomMagnoliaAmber

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskJasmineWoody Notes

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Peach, Magnolia and Amber. Durations are only published for Fenice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall88

Winter44

Day100

Night35

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,740

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched2020

Reviews3

Overall rank#71,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFeniceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fenice by Gritti merges tangy tropical fruit with a clean, powdery bouquet of white flowers. The opening introduces tart passionfruit alongside sweet peach, delivering an immediate splash of vibrant sweetness. Within half an hour, creamy magnolia, lily, and orange blossom take charge, transforming the fruity profile i…

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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, Fenice or Mediterranean Iris?

Fenice takes 4 of 4 categories. Fenice is rated 3.60/5 from 149 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fenice for a white floral and fruity 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, Fenice or Mediterranean Iris?

Fenice lasts longest (Fenice 80/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fenice or Mediterranean Iris?

Fenice projects furthest (Fenice 70/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fenice and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Peach, Magnolia and Amber.

Is Fenice or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Fenice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fenice and Mediterranean Iris?

Fenice has top notes of Passionfruit and Peach, heart notes of Lily, Orange Blossom, Magnolia and Amber, a base of Musk, Jasmine and Woody Notes. 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.