Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Summer Kiss vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pheromone Summer Kiss

Marilyn Miglin

2.754 votes

Rank #67,443 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #71,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Summer Kiss takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pheromone Summer Kiss
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Pheromone Summer Kiss4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn Miglin

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

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

0%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Summer Kiss

SillagePheromone Summer Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyItalian Jasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

VioletPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Italian Jasmine, Violet and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPheromone Summer KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …

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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, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Mediterranean Iris?

Pheromone Summer Kiss takes 4 of 4 categories. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Mediterranean Iris?

Pheromone Summer Kiss lasts longest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Mediterranean Iris?

Pheromone Summer Kiss projects furthest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Juniper, Italian Jasmine, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and Mediterranean Iris?

Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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.