Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,943 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,980 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carrington3/6

Mediterraneum3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

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

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageCarrington

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Category winnerCarringtonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 22%Party 16%

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#54,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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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, Carrington or Mediterraneum?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrington or Mediterraneum?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrington or Mediterraneum?

Carrington projects furthest (Carrington 64/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrington and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Carrington or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

Carrington suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrington and Mediterraneum?

Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille. 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.