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Mediterranean Iris vs Suede Cream

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

Updated 58 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suede Cream takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Mediterranean Iris

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

  • Suede Cream

    Choose it for a tropical and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4
Suede Cream4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Suede Cream
Sillage & projection
Suede Cream
Value for money
Suede Cream
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Suede Cream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud
Suede CreamMango
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.21/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 3%Want 59%
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

46%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity20
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate0
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevitySuede Cream

SillageSuede Cream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value84
Category winnerSuede CreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
tropical100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

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
MangoBergamotMagnolia
Heart2-3 hrs
SaffronPatchouliJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
BenzoinVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Patchouli, Magnolia and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Suede Cream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring56
Summer56
Fall100
Winter92
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex30
Women70
Date 31%Casual 29%Work 21%Party 19%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuede CreamHigher 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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Mango Suede Cream by Mango delivers a clever spin on tropical sweetness by pairing juicy fruit with dry, resinous warmth. The perfume opens with a bright burst of ripe mango and sparkling bergamot, softened gently by airy magnolia flower petals. As the initial freshness settles on warm skin, saffron and earthy patchou…

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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 Suede Cream?

Suede Cream takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Suede Cream is rated 4.21/5 from 57 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Suede Cream for a tropical and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Suede Cream?

Suede Cream lasts longest (Suede Cream 61/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Suede Cream?

Suede Cream projects furthest (Suede Cream 56/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Suede Cream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Patchouli, Magnolia and Benzoin.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Suede Cream better for summer or winter?

Suede Cream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Suede Cream?

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. Suede Cream has top notes of Mango, Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla and Vetiver.

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