Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Terror

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 #76,390 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Terror

Sapphire Studios

2.805 votes

Rank #25,401 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terror takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Terror
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Terror4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

TerrorSapphire Studios

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

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

20%Ok

0%Dislike

40%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityTerror

SillageTerror

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value13

Category winnerTerrorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

honey61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral 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

Top

SaffronPeachHoney

Heart

Red CurrantWater Lily

Base

CyclamenVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cyclamen, Peach and Vanilla. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTerrorHigher 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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Terror opens fruity and sweet, with peach, saffron and a glossy melon-like nuance that reads softer than the note list suggests. As it settles, red currant and water lily keep it bright, while vanilla gives the dry-down a darker, smoother finish. It suits someone who likes sweet florals with a slightly moody edge rath…

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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 Terror?

Terror takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Terror is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Terror for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Terror?

Terror lasts longest (Terror 60/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Terror?

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

Do Mediterranean Iris and Terror smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cyclamen, Peach and Vanilla.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Terror better for summer or winter?

Terror suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Terror?

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. Terror has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Honey, heart notes of Red Currant and Water Lily, a base of Cyclamen and Vanilla.