Fragrance comparison

Ambrette 9 vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,092 ratings analysed

Ambrette 9

Le Labo

3.701,046 votes

Rank #13,421 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

8 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,383 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 8 of 8 categories.

Ambrette 9
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambrette 90/8

Mediterraneum8/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambrette 9Le Labo

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 1,046 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerMediterraneumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

1,046 votes

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

musky100%

fruity90%

floral80%

sweet70%

aldehydic60%

powdery50%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Fruity NotesMuskAldehydesAmalfi LemonAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall56

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex53

Women45

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,421

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#12,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambrette 9 by Le Labo is a quiet, ethereal fragrance designed around the soft botanical character of ambrette seed. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac in 2006, the formula blends sparkling aldehydes and bright Amalfi lemon with gentle fruity notes and a delicate wash of clean musk. Rather than projecting heavily acro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambrette 9 or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 8 of 8 categories. Ambrette 9 is rated 3.70/5 from 1,046 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Ambrette 9 for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambrette 9 or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Ambrette 9 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrette 9 or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum projects furthest (Mediterraneum 54/100, Ambrette 9 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrette 9 and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Aldehydes and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Ambrette 9 or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambrette 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Ambrette 9 suits daytime wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambrette 9 and Mediterraneum?

Ambrette 9 features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Fruity Notes, Musk, Aldehydes and Amalfi Lemon. 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.