Fragrance comparison

Rose Prive vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Prive

Vertus

3.8679 votes

Rank #15,671 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,790 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Prive takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose Prive
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 Prive4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose PriveVertus

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

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

41%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

79 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityRose Prive

SillageRose Prive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRose PriveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronLemonMelonGingerApple

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodOrrisAmberPatchouliCedarJasmineLily

Base

BenzoinRaspberryGuaiac WoodVanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Amber, Patchouli 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

Spring50

Summer59

Fall100

Winter73

Day94

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex55

Women42

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#76,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose PriveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Rose Prive offers a crisp take on the classic rose patchouli structure by introducing an unexpected splash of melon and warm ginger. It settles into a smooth cedarwood and cashmere base that wears comfortably during brisk autumn afternoons.

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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 Prive or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Prive takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose Prive is rated 3.86/5 from 79 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rose Prive 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 Prive or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Prive lasts longest (Rose Prive 70/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Prive or Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Prive projects furthest (Rose Prive 72/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Prive and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar.

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

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

What are the notes in Rose Prive and Mediterranean Iris?

Rose Prive has top notes of Saffron, Lemon, Melon and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Orris and Amber, a base of Benzoin, Raspberry, Guaiac Wood 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.