Fragrance comparison

Around Midnight vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Around Midnight

Mark Buxton

4.1771 votes

Rank #20,553 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,138 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories.

Around Midnight
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Around Midnight1/8

Mediterraneum6/8

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Around Midnight
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

Around MidnightMark Buxton

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

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

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

71 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAround Midnight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PepperChamomileGeranium

Heart1 to 2 hours

Jasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

French labdanumCedarStyraxPatchouli

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

Spring27

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,553

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Around Midnight by Mark Buxton is a dry, resinous oriental fougere centered on smoky woods and herbal warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and aromatic chamomile, balanced by the crisp greenery of geranium. As the initial spice settles, a quiet jasmine note softens the heart before shifting into …

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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, Around Midnight or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories. Around Midnight is rated 4.17/5 from 71 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Around Midnight for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Around Midnight or Mediterraneum?

They last about the same: Around Midnight 67/100, Mediterraneum 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Around Midnight or Mediterraneum?

Around Midnight projects furthest (Around Midnight 59/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Around Midnight and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, French labdanum and Styrax.

Is Around Midnight or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Around Midnight is the stronger pick. Around Midnight suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Around Midnight and Mediterraneum?

Around Midnight has top notes of Pepper, Chamomile and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of French labdanum, Cedar, Styrax and Patchouli. 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.