Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Havane vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 7,450 ratings analysed

6 wins

A*Men Pure Havane

Mugler

4.467,404 votes

Rank #599 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,885 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Havane takes 6 of 8 categories.

A*Men Pure Havane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A*Men Pure Havane6/8

Mediterraneum2/8

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Havane
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Havane
Longevity: A*Men Pure Havane
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Havane
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): A*Men Pure Havane
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Havane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Pure HavaneMugler

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 7,404 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerA*Men Pure HavaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

7,404 votes

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerA*Men Pure HavaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Havane

SillageA*Men Pure Havane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

tobacco84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

White HoneyTobacco

Heart3-4 hrs

VanilleCacaoPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberFrench labdanumStyrax

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Category winnerA*Men Pure HavaneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex20

Women3

Date 39%Party 33%Casual 18%Work 9%

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#599

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#11,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerA*Men Pure HavaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Pure Havane takes the earthy patchouli skeleton of the 1996 pillar and drenches it in decadent warmth. You get hit immediately by sticky white honey poured over cured cigar leaf. It smells remarkably like opening a cedar humidor packed with cherry-dipped tobacco. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minut…

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Mediterraneum by Proteo Profumi surprises anyone expecting a breezy coastal aquatic. Released in 1993, this composition leans into a rich, amber-laced fougere style that feels grounded, warm, and distinctly retro. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the a…

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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, A*Men Pure Havane or Mediterraneum?

A*Men Pure Havane takes 6 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Havane is rated 4.46/5 from 7,404 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Havane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Havane or Mediterraneum?

A*Men Pure Havane lasts longest (A*Men Pure Havane 74/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Havane or Mediterraneum?

A*Men Pure Havane projects furthest (A*Men Pure Havane 66/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Havane and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanille, Patchouli, French labdanum and Styrax.

Is A*Men Pure Havane or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Havane is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Havane suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Havane and Mediterraneum?

A*Men Pure Havane has top notes of White Honey and Tobacco, heart notes of Vanille, Cacao and Patchouli, a base of Amber, French labdanum and Styrax. Mediterraneum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Lavender and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon, Rose and Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, French labdanum and Benzoin.