Fragrance comparison

Red Queen vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Red Queen

G Parfums

3.6926 votes

Rank #37,291 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #69,122 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Queen takes 4 of 4 categories.

Red Queen
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Red Queen4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red QueenG Parfums

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

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

38%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

23%Dislike

4%Hate

26 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityRed Queen

SillageRed Queen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRed QueenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliRoseLilyCherryVioletJasmineMuskAmberOsmanthusVanillaTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Violet, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Red Queen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer13

Fall88

Winter100

Day44

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,291

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#69,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRed QueenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Queen by G Parfums delivers a dark, brooding mix of ripe cherry, velvety red rose, and deep earthy patchouli. It opens with a tart fruit bite that carries a distinct liqueur warmth. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly deepens into a lush bouquet of white lily, powdery violet, and sweet jasmine petals. Warm ambe…

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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, Red Queen or Mediterranean Iris?

Red Queen takes 4 of 4 categories. Red Queen is rated 3.69/5 from 26 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Red Queen for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Red Queen or Mediterranean Iris?

Red Queen lasts longest (Red Queen 76/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Queen or Mediterranean Iris?

Red Queen projects furthest (Red Queen 64/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Queen and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Violet, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Red Queen or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Red Queen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Queen and Mediterranean Iris?

Red Queen features Patchouli, Rose, Lily, Cherry and Violet. 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.