Amber Absolute Oil vs Mediterraneum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Absolute Oil takes 3 of 5 categories.
Amber Absolute OilChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MediterraneumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber Absolute Oil3/5
Mediterraneum2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Absolute Oil
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Absolute Oil
- Value for money
- Mediterraneum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Amber Absolute Oil
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mediterraneum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber Absolute OilClive ChristianMediterraneumProteo ProfumiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Absolute Oil
SillageAmber Absolute Oil
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMediterraneumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GingerBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 4 hours
OlibanumCinnamonRose
Base8 to 12+ hours
AmberStyraxPapyrusMuskVanilla
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss
Category winnerAmber Absolute OilLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,923
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,138
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Absolute Oil by Clive Christian delivers a concentrated resinous profile centered on warm amber, sweet vanilla, and aromatic olibanum. It opens with a bright flash of bergamot and mandarin orange paired with sharp, zesty ginger that cuts through the underlying density. As the initial citrus settles, a heart of w…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Amber Absolute Oil or Mediterraneum?
Amber Absolute Oil takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber Absolute Oil is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Amber Absolute Oil for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Absolute Oil or Mediterraneum?
Amber Absolute Oil lasts longest (Amber Absolute Oil 95/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Absolute Oil or Mediterraneum?
Amber Absolute Oil projects furthest (Amber Absolute Oil 65/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Absolute Oil and Mediterraneum smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Rose.
Is Amber Absolute Oil or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?
Amber Absolute Oil suits day or night wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Absolute Oil and Mediterraneum?
Amber Absolute Oil has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Olibanum, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Amber, Styrax, Papyrus and Musk. 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.
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