Fragrance comparison

Martinique vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Martinique

Paolo Gigli

4.0010 votes

Rank #54,337 WoodyWhite Floral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Íris Bouquet

Mahogany

3.4833 votes

Rank #21,053 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Martinique takes 3 of 5 categories.

Martinique
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Íris Bouquet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Martinique3/5

Íris Bouquet2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MartiniquePaolo Gigli

Íris BouquetMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

3.48/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerMartiniqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

27%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityMartinique

SillageMartinique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value53

Category winnerÍris BouquetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

rose61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwood

Top

ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Martinique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring92

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerÍris BouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Martinique delivers a bright, sunlit Mediterranean garden anchored by smooth woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of sour lemon and sweet bergamot. That initial citrus sparkle bites for roughly fifteen minutes before softening into dew-covered white petals. In the heart, crisp lily-of-the-valley and s…

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Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…

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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, Martinique or Íris Bouquet?

Martinique takes 3 of 5 categories. Martinique is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Martinique for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Martinique or Íris Bouquet?

Martinique lasts longest (Martinique 70/100, Íris Bouquet 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Martinique or Íris Bouquet?

Martinique projects furthest (Martinique 85/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Martinique and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Martinique or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

Martinique suits daytime wear; Íris Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Martinique and Íris Bouquet?

Martinique has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.