Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Tayf Al Ehsas

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #75,890 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tayf Al Ehsas

Risala Elite

3.605 votes

Rank #66,420 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tayf Al Ehsas takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Tayf Al Ehsas
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Tayf Al Ehsas4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Tayf Al EhsasRisala Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

20%Love

20%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTayf Al Ehsas

SillageTayf Al Ehsas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTayf Al EhsasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

oud83%

leather74%

woody65%

animalic56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Top

SaffronTurkish RoseFruity NotesPassionfruit

Heart

BenzoinOudPatchouli

Base

LeatherAkigalawoodLabdanumAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Passionfruit, Saffron and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTayf Al EhsasHigher 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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Tayf Al Ehsas opens with saffron, rose and passionfruit, then moves into a darker oud, patchouli and benzoin heart. The dry-down leans ambered, leathery and warm, with vanilla smoothing the rougher edges. This reads as a rich oriental woody scent with a bold profile rather than an easy blind buy. It may suit wearers w…

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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 Tayf Al Ehsas?

Tayf Al Ehsas takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Tayf Al Ehsas is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Tayf Al Ehsas for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Tayf Al Ehsas?

Tayf Al Ehsas lasts longest (Tayf Al Ehsas 73/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Tayf Al Ehsas?

Tayf Al Ehsas projects furthest (Tayf Al Ehsas 67/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Tayf Al Ehsas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Passionfruit, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Tayf Al Ehsas better for summer or winter?

Tayf Al Ehsas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Tayf Al Ehsas?

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. Tayf Al Ehsas has top notes of Saffron, Turkish Rose, Fruity Notes and Passionfruit, heart notes of Benzoin, Oud and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Akigalawood, Labdanum and Amber.