Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Velvet Exclusive

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #66,957 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velvet Exclusive

Eudora

3.8850 votes

Rank #17,935 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Exclusive takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Velvet Exclusive4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Velvet ExclusiveEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.88/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 58%Had 16%Want 26%

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

40%Love

24%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVelvet Exclusive

SillageVelvet Exclusive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value70

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachPink PepperMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCashmeranRoseMagnoliaVioletPear

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Magnolia, Benzoin and Violet. Durations are only published for Velvet Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring65

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 38%Work 24%Casual 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerVelvet ExclusiveHigher 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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Velvet Exclusive by Eudora delivers an unexpected twist on modern Brazilian perfumery by skipping sugary syrup in favor of vintage chypre elegance. A quick spray releases a tart burst of mandarin orange, lemon, and pink pepper before unveiling an unripe, velvety peach note. As the initial sharpness settles, powdery ir…

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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 Velvet Exclusive?

Velvet Exclusive takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Velvet Exclusive is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Velvet Exclusive for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Velvet Exclusive?

Velvet Exclusive lasts longest (Velvet Exclusive 62/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Velvet Exclusive?

Velvet Exclusive projects furthest (Velvet Exclusive 46/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Velvet Exclusive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Magnolia, Benzoin and Violet.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Velvet Exclusive better for summer or winter?

Velvet Exclusive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Velvet Exclusive?

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. Velvet Exclusive has top notes of Peach, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Cashmeran, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Benzoin and Sandalwood.