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Mediterranean Iris vs Rose Patchouli

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

Updated 13 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Mediterranean Iris

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

  • Rose Patchouli

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4
Rose Patchouli4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose Patchouli
Sillage & projection
Rose Patchouli
Value for money
Rose Patchouli
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud
Rose PatchouliB96
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
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

33%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity20
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate0
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityRose Patchouli

SillageRose Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRose PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
woody100%
rose91%
patchouli83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
floral56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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
Top
Water JasmineJuniper
Heart
RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant
Base
PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Patchouli, Violet and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex13
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,920

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose PatchouliHigher 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…

Reviews →

Rose Patchouli by B96 is a floral woody musk scent for women, signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It centers on a deep, resinous rose paired with earthy patchouli and a touch of incense. This 2021 release fits well for cooler autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody floral s…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mediterranean Iris or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli lasts longest (Rose Patchouli 80/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Rose Patchouli?

Rose Patchouli projects furthest (Rose Patchouli 71/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Rose Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Juniper, Patchouli, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Rose Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Rose Patchouli?

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. Rose Patchouli has top notes of Water Jasmine and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Amberwood and Vetiver.

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