Mediterranean Iris vs Sapphire Rouge
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sapphire Rouge takes 4 of 4 categories.
Mediterranean IrisChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
Sapphire RougeChoose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mediterranean Iris0/4
Sapphire Rouge4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sapphire Rouge
- Sillage & projection
- Sapphire Rouge
- Value for money
- Sapphire Rouge
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sapphire Rouge
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mediterranean IrisVoyageur OudSapphire RougeLe Bonheur PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
44%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySapphire Rouge
SillageSapphire Rouge
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSapphire RougeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
leather100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
amber77%
rose69%
patchouli61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper
Heart
PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach
Base
Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka
Top30 to 45 minutes
SaffronPassionfruit
Heart3 to 4 hours
LeatherPatchouliRose
Base6 to 8 hours
OudVanillaAmberLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Saffron, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Sapphire Rouge, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer17
Fall67
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,227
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,420
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSapphire RougeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMediterranean 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 →Sapphire Rouge by Le Bonheur Perfumes combines tart tropical fruit with dark resins and rich leather. The scent opens with a sharp burst of passionfruit and warm saffron, creating an energetic and spicy introduction. As the bright fruit settles, a lush rose blooms alongside earthy patchouli and a bold leather accord t…
Reviews →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 Sapphire Rouge?
Sapphire Rouge takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Sapphire Rouge is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Sapphire Rouge for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Sapphire Rouge?
Sapphire Rouge lasts longest (Sapphire Rouge 83/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Sapphire Rouge?
Sapphire Rouge projects furthest (Sapphire Rouge 75/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mediterranean Iris and Sapphire Rouge smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Saffron, Patchouli and Leather.
Is Mediterranean Iris or Sapphire Rouge better for summer or winter?
Sapphire Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Sapphire Rouge?
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. Sapphire Rouge has top notes of Saffron and Passionfruit, heart notes of Leather, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Labdanum.
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