Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Riwaya Chapter II

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #67,521 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Riwaya Chapter II

Gulf Orchid

5.004 votes

Rank #36,655 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riwaya Chapter II takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Riwaya Chapter II
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Riwaya Chapter II4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Riwaya Chapter IIGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 94%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRiwaya Chapter II

SillageRiwaya Chapter II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

violet100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and warm spicy

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

SaffronPeachPassionfruit

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletJasmineYlang Ylang

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaAmbroxanCedarwood

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Ylang Ylang, Saffron and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Riwaya Chapter II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRiwaya Chapter IIHigher 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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Riwaya Chapter II by Gulf Orchid delivers a lush oriental floral profile built around candied peach, powdery violet, and smooth bourbon vanilla. The first spray releases a tangy wave of passionfruit cut by leathery saffron, bringing immediate warmth rather than sharp juvenile sweetness. As it settles on skin, rich jas…

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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 Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Riwaya Chapter II is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Riwaya Chapter II for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II lasts longest (Riwaya Chapter II 87/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Riwaya Chapter II?

Riwaya Chapter II projects furthest (Riwaya Chapter II 83/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Riwaya Chapter II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Ylang Ylang, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Riwaya Chapter II better for summer or winter?

Riwaya Chapter II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Riwaya Chapter II?

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. Riwaya Chapter II has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan and Cedarwood.