Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Chanel

3.9213 votes

Rank #57,962 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #71,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 4 categories.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Sillage & projection: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Value for money: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le 1940 Bleu de ChanelChanel

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 7%Want 91%

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

54%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

SillageLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLe 1940 Bleu de ChanelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

green61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

AldehydesLily

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCassisLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwood

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Cyclamen and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

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#57,962

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe 1940 Bleu de ChanelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes and pale lily. It is brisk and soapy. Created by Ernest Beaux in 1931, this vintage feminine profile feels completely divorced from the modern men's citrus blue line that later borrowed its name. The heart turns cool and dewy. Green cyclamen, p…

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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, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Mediterranean Iris?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 4 of 4 categories. Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Mediterranean Iris?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 73/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Mediterranean Iris?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 72/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Cyclamen and Vetiver.

Is Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and Mediterranean Iris?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Aldehydes and Lily, heart notes of Violet, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.