Fragrance comparison

Zanzi vs Mediterranean Iris

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zanzi

Marilyn Miglin

4.1921 votes

Rank #21,792 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Iris

Voyageur Oud

1.001 votes

Rank #71,514 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzi takes 4 of 4 categories.

Zanzi
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Iris
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.

Zanzi4/4

Mediterranean Iris0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZanziMarilyn Miglin

Mediterranean IrisVoyageur Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

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

48%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityZanzi

SillageZanzi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value0

Category winnerZanziBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

floral83%

herbal74%

aromatic65%

earthy56%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

ChamomileHoneysuckleVetiverWoody NotesMagnoliaLilyIrisPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fruity NotesPassionfruitYlang YlangCarnationAldehydesSaffronJuniper

Heart

PatchouliCyclamenMagnoliaBenzoinJasmineLeatherVioletPeach

Base

Sandalwoodebony treeLabdanumVanillaVetiverCedarAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Magnolia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zanzi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night36

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#71,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZanziHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zanzi by Marilyn Miglin is an earthy floral woody musk that leans dry, botanical, and calm. Instead of modern sugar or heavy fruit, it opens with a distinct herbal character led by dried chamomile. White florals step forward through honeysuckle, magnolia, and lily, but they remain fresh rather than sweet. Earthy vetiv…

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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, Zanzi or Mediterranean Iris?

Zanzi takes 4 of 4 categories. Zanzi is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Mediterranean Iris is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Zanzi for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Iris for a woody and powdery character.

Which lasts longer, Zanzi or Mediterranean Iris?

Zanzi lasts longest (Zanzi 60/100, Mediterranean Iris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zanzi or Mediterranean Iris?

Zanzi projects furthest (Zanzi 58/100, Mediterranean Iris 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zanzi and Mediterranean Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Magnolia and Patchouli.

Is Zanzi or Mediterranean Iris better for summer or winter?

Zanzi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zanzi and Mediterranean Iris?

Zanzi features Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Magnolia. 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.