Fragrance comparison

Ya'E vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ya'E

Hind Al Oud

4.147 votes

Rank #53,012 AldehydicIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #69,478 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ya'E takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ya'E
Choose it for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Ya'E4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ya'EHind Al Oud

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 53%

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

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityYa'E

SillageYa'E

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value0

Category winnerYa'EBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

woody69%

earthy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Aldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisPistachioButter

Base6-8+ hrs

SaffronAmber

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Saffron and Amber. Durations are only published for Ya'E, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night75

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Work 34%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYa'EHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ya'E by Hind Al Oud opens with a crisp, fizzy blast of sparkling aldehydes that feels like high-end French milled soap before settling into a remarkably creamy, rich heart. The core of this composition pairs velvety orris with roasted pistachio and savory melted butter, creating a unique savory-sweet texture that sits…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ya'E or Mediterranean Iris?

Ya'E takes 4 of 4 categories. Ya'E is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ya'E for a aldehydic and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Ya'E or Mediterranean Iris?

Ya'E lasts longest (Ya'E 68/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ya'E or Mediterranean Iris?

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

Do Ya'E and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Saffron and Amber.

Is Ya'E or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Ya'E suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ya'E and Mediterranean Iris?

Ya'E has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Orris, Pistachio and Butter, a base of Saffron and Amber. 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.