Fragrance comparison

Som vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Som

Yakura

3.673 votes

Rank #68,016 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #76,790 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Som takes 4 of 4 categories.

Som
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Som4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SomYakura

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevitySom

SillageSom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

musky30%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

BenzoinMusk

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberSandalwood

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Amber. Durations are only published for Som, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,016

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,790

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Som by Yakura is a warm oriental fragrance built around an inviting core of sweet saffron, balsamic benzoin, and rich golden amber. It opens with an intriguing balance of bittersweet saffron and white jasmine, immediately establishing a bright, exotic floral spark that feels both airy and distinct. As the fragrance se…

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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, Som or Mediterranean Iris?

Som takes 4 of 4 categories. Som is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Som for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Som or Mediterranean Iris?

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

Which projects more, Som or Mediterranean Iris?

Som projects furthest (Som 63/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Som and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Benzoin and Amber.

Is Som or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Som suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Som and Mediterranean Iris?

Som has top notes of Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin and Musk, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. 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.