Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Rose Prive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,790 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose Prive

Vertus

3.8679 votes

Rank #15,671 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Prive takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Rose Prive
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 Prive4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Rose PriveVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.86/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

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

41%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRose Prive

SillageRose Prive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value43

Category winnerRose PriveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

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

SaffronLemonMelonGingerApple

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodOrrisAmberPatchouliCedarJasmineLily

Base

BenzoinRaspberryGuaiac WoodVanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Patchouli, Benzoin and Jasmine. 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

Spring50

Summer59

Fall100

Winter73

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men3

Unisex55

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRose PriveHigher 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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Vertus Rose Prive offers a crisp take on the classic rose patchouli structure by introducing an unexpected splash of melon and warm ginger. It settles into a smooth cedarwood and cashmere base that wears comfortably during brisk autumn afternoons.

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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 Rose Prive?

Rose Prive takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Prive is rated 3.86/5 from 79 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Rose Prive 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 Prive?

Rose Prive lasts longest (Rose Prive 70/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Rose Prive?

Rose Prive projects furthest (Rose Prive 72/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Rose Prive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Patchouli, Benzoin and Jasmine.

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

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

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Rose Prive?

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 Prive has top notes of Saffron, Lemon, Melon and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Orris and Amber, a base of Benzoin, Raspberry, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.