Mediterranean Iris vs Nishiki
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nishiki takes 4 of 4 categories.
Mediterranean IrisChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
NishikiChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris0/4
Nishiki4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nishiki
- Sillage & projection
- Nishiki
- Value for money
- Nishiki
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nishiki
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mediterranean IrisVoyageur OudNishikiShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
33%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNishiki
SillageNishiki
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNishikiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
woody92%
floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper
Heart
PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach
Base
Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka
Top
BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachStrawberry
Heart
OrrisLilacLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseJasmineLilyViolet
Base
VetiverLabdanumSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Jasmine, Violet and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#76,790
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,267
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNishikiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMediterranean 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…
Reviews →Nishiki by Shiseido opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a faint hint of sweet strawberry. The scent quickly transitions into a dense green floral heart where lilac, violet, and lily-of-the-valley dominate, creating a texture like crushed damp petals. As it dries down, the greenness so…
Reviews →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, Mediterranean Iris or Nishiki?
Nishiki takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Nishiki is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Nishiki for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Nishiki?
Nishiki lasts longest (Nishiki 56/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Nishiki?
Nishiki projects furthest (Nishiki 50/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mediterranean Iris and Nishiki smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Jasmine, Violet and Peach.
Is Mediterranean Iris or Nishiki better for summer or winter?
Nishiki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Nishiki?
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. Nishiki has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Aldehydes and Peach, heart notes of Orris, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk.
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