Fragrance comparison

Nishiki vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nishiki

Shiseido

4.0715 votes

Rank #53,267 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,790 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nishiki takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Nishiki4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NishikiShiseido

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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 hate

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNishiki

SillageNishiki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNishikiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachStrawberry

Heart

OrrisLilacLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseJasmineLilyViolet

Base

VetiverLabdanumSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanPeru Balsam

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Jasmine and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNishikiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishiki by Shiseido opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a faint hint of sweet strawberry. The scent quickly transitions into a dense green floral heart where lilac, violet, and lily-of-the-valley dominate, creating a texture like crushed damp petals. As it dries down, the greenness so…

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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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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, Nishiki or Mediterranean Iris?

Nishiki takes 4 of 4 categories. Nishiki is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nishiki for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Nishiki or Mediterranean Iris?

Nishiki lasts longest (Nishiki 56/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nishiki or Mediterranean Iris?

Nishiki projects furthest (Nishiki 50/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nishiki and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Nishiki or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Nishiki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nishiki and Mediterranean Iris?

Nishiki has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Aldehydes and Peach, heart notes of Orris, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.