Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Violette 30

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #72,430 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Violette 30

Le Labo

4.006 votes

Rank #23,090 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette 30 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Violette 30
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Violette 304/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Violette 30
Sillage & projection: Violette 30
Value for money: Violette 30
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violette 30

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Violette 30Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 2%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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityViolette 30

SillageViolette 30

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value19

Category winnerViolette 30Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

violet100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%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 to 30 minutes

VioletAldehydesRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

CuminIncenseSaffron

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Saffron, Patchouli and Violet. Durations are only published for Violette 30, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerViolette 30Higher 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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Violette 30 by Le Labo presents an airy, contemporary take on purple florals. The scent opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, mingling immediately with cool violet and a subtle touch of rose. Instead of turning heavy or overly sweet, the fragrance moves into a warm, dry interior of saffron, cumin, and quiet incense. …

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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 Violette 30?

Violette 30 takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Violette 30 is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Violette 30 for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Violette 30?

Violette 30 lasts longest (Violette 30 52/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Violette 30?

Violette 30 projects furthest (Violette 30 35/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Violette 30 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Saffron, Patchouli and Violet.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Violette 30 better for summer or winter?

Violette 30 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Violette 30?

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. Violette 30 has top notes of Violet, Aldehydes and Rose, heart notes of Cumin, Incense and Saffron, a base of Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.