Najma Capella vs Mediterranean Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Najma Capella takes 4 of 4 categories.
Najma CapellaChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mediterranean IrisChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
Najma Capella4/4
Mediterranean Iris0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Najma Capella
- Sillage & projection
- Najma Capella
- Value for money
- Najma Capella
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Najma Capella
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Najma CapellaRisalaMediterranean IrisVoyageur OudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNajma Capella
SillageNajma Capella
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNajma CapellaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
patchouli61%
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeavesYlang YlangPearMarshmallow
Heart
JasmineBubble GumLabdanumJellybeanCaramel
Base
VetiverPatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodTonkaSugar
Top
Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper
Heart
PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach
Base
Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka
InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Jasmine, Labdanum and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer83
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,108
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#75,890
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNajma CapellaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNajma Capella is a sweet, woody gourmand with a playful candy tone over a darker base of patchouli, tonka, sandalwood and cashmere wood. Pear, marshmallow and bubble gum give it a sugary first impression, while the dry-down looks warmer, earthier and more resinous. It reads clearly feminine and may suit shoppers who l…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Najma Capella or Mediterranean Iris?
Najma Capella takes 4 of 4 categories. Najma Capella is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Najma Capella for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.
Which lasts longer, Najma Capella or Mediterranean Iris?
Najma Capella lasts longest (Najma Capella 56/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Najma Capella or Mediterranean Iris?
Najma Capella projects furthest (Najma Capella 47/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Najma Capella and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Labdanum and Vetiver.
Is Najma Capella or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?
Najma Capella suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Najma Capella and Mediterranean Iris?
Najma Capella has top notes of Violet Leaves, Ylang Ylang, Pear and Marshmallow, heart notes of Jasmine, Bubble Gum, Labdanum and Jellybean, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. 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.
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