Fragrance comparison

Rampai Noir vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rampai Noir

Fuse

4.229 votes

Rank #39,115 FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #69,397 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rampai Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rampai Noir
Choose it for a floral 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.

Rampai Noir4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rampai NoirFuse

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

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

67%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityRampai Noir

SillageRampai Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRampai NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

tropical84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PandanusFloral NotesAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinVioletLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMalaysian OudMusk

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Benzoin, Violet and Leather. Durations are only published for Rampai Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night77

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,115

PerfumerArfan Ramli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#69,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRampai NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rampai Noir by Fuse captures the nostalgic atmosphere of traditional Malay bunga rampai celebrations with an unexpected, dark edge. The opening hits with crisp pandan leaves and sparkling aldehydes. It feels freshly crushed and green. Soon, velvety violet petals and smooth jacket leather emerge to ground the sweetness…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rampai Noir or Mediterranean Iris?

Rampai Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Rampai Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rampai Noir for a floral 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, Rampai Noir or Mediterranean Iris?

Rampai Noir lasts longest (Rampai Noir 73/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rampai Noir or Mediterranean Iris?

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

Do Rampai Noir and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Benzoin, Violet and Leather.

Is Rampai Noir or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Rampai Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rampai Noir and Mediterranean Iris?

Rampai Noir has top notes of Pandanus, Floral Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Benzoin, Violet and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Malaysian Oud 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.