Fragrance comparison

Bianca vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 609 ratings analysed

Bianca

Tocca

4.03563 votes

Rank #5,069 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,694 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bianca
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bianca1/7

Mediterraneum6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BiancaTocca

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

33%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

563 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose90%

green80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

fresh spicy50%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart

TeaTincture of RoseJasmine

Base

SugarMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews75

Overall rank#12,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerBiancaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tocca Bianca welcomes you with a splash of freshly squeezed Amalfi lemon and sweet mandarin orange, mimicking a sunny morning on a veranda. Soon, the initial citrus bite softens as a wet green tea note emerges, mingling with a light, watery rose petal accord. The base grounds the blend with a dusting of granulated sug…

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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, Bianca or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 7 categories. Bianca is rated 4.03/5 from 563 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Bianca for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bianca or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Bianca 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bianca or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum projects furthest (Mediterraneum 54/100, Bianca 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bianca and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Bianca or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bianca and Mediterraneum?

Bianca has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Tea, Tincture of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sugar 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.