Fragrance comparison

Rose Morocco vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #27,280 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%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?

Rose Morocco takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Rose Morocco4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose MoroccoVertus

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

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

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityRose Morocco

SillageRose Morocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRose MoroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#76,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose MoroccoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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, Rose Morocco or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Morocco takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Rose Morocco or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Morocco lasts longest (Rose Morocco 68/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Morocco or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Morocco projects furthest (Rose Morocco 65/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Morocco and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Peach, Violet and Cedar.

Is Rose Morocco or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Rose Morocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Morocco and Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. 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.