Fragrance comparison

Laurels Fig vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

4 wins

Laurels Fig

Sanchez

4.388 votes

Rank #36,118 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,390 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laurels Fig takes 4 of 4 categories.

Laurels Fig
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Laurels Fig4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Laurels FigSanchez

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityLaurels Fig

SillageLaurels Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLaurels FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

musky69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperLaurelsBergamotOrangeFig

Heart

CypressJasmineFreesiaIris

Base

CashmeranLabdanumAmberMusk

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Jasmine, Labdanum and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#76,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaurels FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laurels Fig by Sanchez opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot, crushed juniper berries, and green laurel leaves. The heart turns drier as aromatic cypress and clean freesia take over, balancing the green sap of fig against a light floral backdrop. As it settles onto skin, cashmeran and warm labdanum build a soft …

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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, Laurels Fig or Mediterranean Iris?

Laurels Fig takes 4 of 4 categories. Laurels Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Laurels Fig for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Laurels Fig or Mediterranean Iris?

Laurels Fig lasts longest (Laurels Fig 83/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laurels Fig or Mediterranean Iris?

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

Do Laurels Fig and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper, Jasmine, Labdanum and Amber.

Is Laurels Fig or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Laurels Fig suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laurels Fig and Mediterranean Iris?

Laurels Fig has top notes of Juniper, Laurels, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Jasmine, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Labdanum, Amber 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.