Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Red Queen

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #69,122 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Red Queen

G Parfums

3.6926 votes

Rank #37,291 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Queen takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Red Queen
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Red Queen4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Red QueenG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.69/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

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

38%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRed Queen

SillageRed Queen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRed QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

patchouli100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

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

PatchouliRoseLilyCherryVioletJasmineMuskAmberOsmanthusVanillaTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Jasmine, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Red Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,291

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRed QueenHigher 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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Red Queen by G Parfums delivers a dark, brooding mix of ripe cherry, velvety red rose, and deep earthy patchouli. It opens with a tart fruit bite that carries a distinct liqueur warmth. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly deepens into a lush bouquet of white lily, powdery violet, and sweet jasmine petals. Warm ambe…

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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, Mediterranean Iris or Red Queen?

Red Queen takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Red Queen is rated 3.69/5 from 26 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Red Queen for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Red Queen?

Red Queen lasts longest (Red Queen 76/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Red Queen?

Red Queen projects furthest (Red Queen 64/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Red Queen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Jasmine, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Red Queen better for summer or winter?

Red Queen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Red Queen?

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. Red Queen features Patchouli, Rose, Lily, Cherry and Violet.