Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Iris vs Zanzi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #71,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Zanzi

Marilyn Miglin

4.1921 votes

Rank #21,792 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzi takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
Zanzi
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Zanzi4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

ZanziMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

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

48%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityZanzi

SillageZanzi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value70

Category winnerZanziBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

white floral91%

floral83%

herbal74%

aromatic65%

earthy56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and floral

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

Notes

ChamomileHoneysuckleVetiverWoody NotesMagnoliaLilyIrisPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Magnolia and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Zanzi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerZanziHigher 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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Zanzi by Marilyn Miglin is an earthy floral woody musk that leans dry, botanical, and calm. Instead of modern sugar or heavy fruit, it opens with a distinct herbal character led by dried chamomile. White florals step forward through honeysuckle, magnolia, and lily, but they remain fresh rather than sweet. Earthy vetiv…

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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 Zanzi?

Zanzi takes 4 of 4 categories. Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Zanzi is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character. Choose Zanzi for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Iris or Zanzi?

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

Which projects more, Mediterranean Iris or Zanzi?

Zanzi projects furthest (Zanzi 58/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Iris and Zanzi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Magnolia and Vetiver.

Is Mediterranean Iris or Zanzi better for summer or winter?

Zanzi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Iris and Zanzi?

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. Zanzi features Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Magnolia.