Fragrance comparison

Psiche vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

4 wins

Psiche

V Canto

3.7087 votes

Rank #19,681 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,612 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Psiche takes 4 of 4 categories.

Psiche
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Psiche4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PsicheV Canto

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

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

26%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

87 votes

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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityPsiche

SillagePsiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPsicheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

fruity77%

woody69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Brown sugarRed BerriesVanillaLotusMagnoliaTonka BeanLilyOakmossCitrusesVetiverCedarBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Magnolia, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Psiche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter75

Day100

Night83

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex40

Women52

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,681

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#76,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPsicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Psiche by V Canto blends bright red berries, sparkling citruses, and sweet brown sugar over a base of warm vanilla, cedar, and oakmoss. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this fragrance strikes an unusual balance between tart fruitiness and rich gourmand warmth. Watery florals like lotus, magnolia, and lily soften the…

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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, Psiche or Mediterranean Iris?

Psiche takes 4 of 4 categories. Psiche is rated 3.70/5 from 87 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Psiche for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Psiche or Mediterranean Iris?

Psiche lasts longest (Psiche 74/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Psiche or Mediterranean Iris?

Psiche projects furthest (Psiche 67/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Psiche and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Magnolia, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Psiche or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Psiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Psiche and Mediterranean Iris?

Psiche features Brown sugar, Red Berries, Vanilla, Lotus and Magnolia. 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.