Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Psiche

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,612 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Psiche

V Canto

3.7087 votes

Rank #19,681 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Psiche takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Psiche
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Psiche4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

PsicheV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.70/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

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

26%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPsiche

SillagePsiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value26

Category winnerPsicheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, floral 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

Notes

Brown sugarRed BerriesVanillaLotusMagnoliaTonka BeanLilyOakmossCitrusesVetiverCedarBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Benzoin, Vanilla and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Psiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men7

Unisex40

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,681

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPsicheHigher 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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Psiche by V Canto blends bright red berries, sparkling citruses, and sweet brown sugar over a base of warm vanilla, cedar, and oakmoss. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this fragrance strikes an unusual balance between tart fruitiness and rich gourmand warmth. Watery florals like lotus, magnolia, and lily soften the…

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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 Psiche?

Psiche takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Psiche is rated 3.70/5 from 87 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Psiche for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Psiche?

Psiche lasts longest (Psiche 74/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Psiche?

Psiche projects furthest (Psiche 67/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Psiche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Benzoin, Vanilla and Vetiver.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Psiche better for summer or winter?

Psiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Psiche?

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. Psiche features Brown sugar, Red Berries, Vanilla, Lotus and Magnolia.