Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Tehran

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,790 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tehran

YANI

4.605 votes

Rank #48,025 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tehran takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Tehran
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Tehran4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

TehranYANI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTehran

SillageTehran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTehranBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery 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

Top20-30 mins

CitronPeachSpices

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumFreesiaMuskLily

Base8-10+ hrs

Guaiac WoodSandalPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Peach, Labdanum and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tehran, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,025

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTehranHigher 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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Tehran by YANI opens with a sharp burst of tart citron and sweet, juicy peach dusted in dry culinary spices. That initial fruity brightness quickly shifts into a darker, atmospheric heart of resinous labdanum, soft white lily, and velvety musk. As the scent settles, smoky guaiac wood and earthy patchouli take center 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mediterranean Iris or Tehran?

Tehran takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Tehran is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Tehran for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Tehran?

Tehran lasts longest (Tehran 83/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Tehran?

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

Do Mediterranean Iris and Tehran smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Peach, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Tehran better for summer or winter?

Tehran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Tehran?

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. Tehran has top notes of Citron, Peach and Spices, heart notes of Labdanum, Freesia, Musk and Lily, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandal, Patchouli and Vanilla.