Fragrance comparison

Rose Patchouli vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Patchouli

B96

3.1712 votes

Rank #66,920 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #75,890 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Rose Patchouli4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PatchouliB96

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

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

33%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

25%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityRose Patchouli

SillageRose Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRose PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

floral56%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water JasmineJuniper

Heart

RoseIncenseVioletBlack Currant

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsAmberwoodVetiverMusk

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Violet, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,920

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#75,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Patchouli by B96 is a floral woody musk scent for women, signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. It centers on a deep, resinous rose paired with earthy patchouli and a touch of incense. This 2021 release fits well for cooler autumn evenings, offering a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody floral s…

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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 Patchouli or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Patchouli takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose Patchouli is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Patchouli for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Rose Patchouli or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Patchouli lasts longest (Rose Patchouli 80/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Patchouli or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Patchouli projects furthest (Rose Patchouli 71/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Patchouli and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Juniper, Violet, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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

Rose Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Patchouli and Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Patchouli has top notes of Water Jasmine and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Violet and Black Currant, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, Amberwood and Vetiver. 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.