Fragrance comparison

Violette 30 vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Violette 30

Le Labo

4.006 votes

Rank #23,090 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #72,430 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Violette 30 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Violette 30
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Violette 304/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Violette 30
Sillage & projection: Violette 30
Value for money: Violette 30
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violette 30

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Violette 30Le Labo

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityViolette 30

SillageViolette 30

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value0

Category winnerViolette 30Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

VioletAldehydesRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

CuminIncenseSaffron

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarAmberPatchouli

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesViolet, Aldehydes, Saffron and Cedar. Durations are only published for Violette 30, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night75

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#72,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerViolette 30Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Violette 30 by Le Labo presents an airy, contemporary take on purple florals. The scent opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, mingling immediately with cool violet and a subtle touch of rose. Instead of turning heavy or overly sweet, the fragrance moves into a warm, dry interior of saffron, cumin, and quiet incense. …

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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, Violette 30 or Mediterranean Iris?

Violette 30 takes 4 of 4 categories. Violette 30 is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Violette 30 for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Violette 30 or Mediterranean Iris?

Violette 30 lasts longest (Violette 30 52/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Violette 30 or Mediterranean Iris?

Violette 30 projects furthest (Violette 30 35/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Violette 30 and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Aldehydes, Saffron and Cedar.

Is Violette 30 or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Violette 30 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Violette 30 and Mediterranean Iris?

Violette 30 has top notes of Violet, Aldehydes and Rose, heart notes of Cumin, Incense and Saffron, a base of Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. 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.