Fragrance comparison

First Love vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

First Love

Brogi

4.504 votes

Rank #37,472 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,790 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Love takes 4 of 4 categories.

First Love
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

First Love4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First LoveBrogi

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityFirst Love

SillageFirst Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFirst LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

iris77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

IrisCyclamenSaffronCypress

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMuskMoss

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, 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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#76,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirst LoveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Love by Brogi delivers a crisp woody profile with a clean aromatic twist. The composition centers on a bright spark of bergamot that quickly gives way to dry cypress and powdery iris. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable casual choice for warm spring days and humid summer afternoons.

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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, First Love or Mediterranean Iris?

First Love takes 4 of 4 categories. First Love is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose First Love for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, First Love or Mediterranean Iris?

First Love lasts longest (First Love 67/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Love or Mediterranean Iris?

First Love projects furthest (First Love 58/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Love and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is First Love or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

First Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Love and Mediterranean Iris?

First Love has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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.