Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Ya'E

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #69,478 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ya'E

Hind Al Oud

4.147 votes

Rank #53,012 AldehydicIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ya'E takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Ya'E
Choose it for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Ya'E4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Ya'EHind Al Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 53%

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

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityYa'E

SillageYa'E

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value36

Category winnerYa'EBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

aldehydic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Aldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisPistachioButter

Base6-8+ hrs

SaffronAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Saffron and Amber. Durations are only published for Ya'E, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Work 34%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYa'EHigher 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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Ya'E by Hind Al Oud opens with a crisp, fizzy blast of sparkling aldehydes that feels like high-end French milled soap before settling into a remarkably creamy, rich heart. The core of this composition pairs velvety orris with roasted pistachio and savory melted butter, creating a unique savory-sweet texture that sits…

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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 Ya'E?

Ya'E takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Ya'E is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Ya'E for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Ya'E?

Ya'E lasts longest (Ya'E 68/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Ya'E?

Ya'E projects furthest (Ya'E 63/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Ya'E smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Saffron and Amber.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Ya'E better for summer or winter?

Ya'E suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Ya'E?

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. Ya'E has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Orris, Pistachio and Butter, a base of Saffron and Amber.