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Mediterranean Iris vs Najma Capella

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Najma Capella takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Mediterranean Iris

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

  • Najma Capella

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4
Najma Capella4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Najma Capella
Sillage & projection
Najma Capella
Value for money
Najma Capella
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Najma Capella

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud
Najma CapellaRisala
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity20
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate0
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityNajma Capella

SillageNajma Capella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value83
Category winnerNajma CapellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
woody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper
Heart
PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach
Base
Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka
Top
Violet LeavesYlang YlangPearMarshmallow
Heart
JasmineBubble GumLabdanumJellybeanCaramel
Base
VetiverPatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodTonkaSugar
InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine 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

No season votes yet

Spring83
Summer83
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex9
Women91
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNajma CapellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Najma Capella is a sweet, woody gourmand with a playful candy tone over a darker base of patchouli, tonka, sandalwood and cashmere wood. Pear, marshmallow and bubble gum give it a sugary first impression, while the dry-down looks warmer, earthier and more resinous. It reads clearly feminine and may suit shoppers who l…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mediterranean Iris or Najma Capella?

Najma Capella takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Najma Capella is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Najma Capella for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Najma Capella?

Najma Capella lasts longest (Najma Capella 56/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Najma Capella?

Najma Capella projects furthest (Najma Capella 47/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Najma Capella smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Najma Capella better for summer or winter?

Najma Capella suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Najma Capella?

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. Najma Capella has top notes of Violet Leaves, Ylang Ylang, Pear and Marshmallow, heart notes of Jasmine, Bubble Gum, Labdanum and Jellybean, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.

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