Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Not a Candy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,790 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Not a Candy

Evoke Paris

4.673 votes

Rank #48,807 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Not a Candy takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Not a Candy
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Not a Candy4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Not a CandyEvoke Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNot a Candy

SillageNot a Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot a CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

caramel65%

leather56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy 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

Top20-30 mins

StrawberryCaramelLabdanumPeach

Heart3-4 hrs

SaffronLeatherRoseGingerAmber

Base8-10+ hrs

BenzoinBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Benzoin, Leather and Peach. Durations are only published for Not a Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNot a CandyHigher 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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Not a Candy by Evoke Paris proves that sweet fruity notes can have serious backbone. The fragrance opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy ripe strawberry and golden caramel, cut through by resinous labdanum and velvety peach flesh. Rather than settling into a syrupy dessert, the heart reveals dry saffron threads, c…

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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, Mediterranean Iris or Not a Candy?

Not a Candy takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Not a Candy is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Not a Candy for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Not a Candy?

Not a Candy lasts longest (Not a Candy 100/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Not a Candy?

Not a Candy projects furthest (Not a Candy 100/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Not a Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Benzoin, Leather and Peach.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Not a Candy better for summer or winter?

Not a Candy suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Not a Candy?

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. Not a Candy has top notes of Strawberry, Caramel, Labdanum and Peach, heart notes of Saffron, Leather, Rose and Ginger, a base of Benzoin and Bourbon Vanilla.