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Come la Luna vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 428 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Come la Luna

    Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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.

Come la Luna3/7
Mediterraneum4/7
Ratings & consensus
Mediterraneum
Community sentiment
Mediterraneum
Longevity
Come la Luna
Sillage & projection
Come la Luna
Value for money
Mediterraneum
Versatility
Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Come la Luna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Come la LunaBois 1920
MediterraneumProteo Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 382 votes
Have 63%Had 38%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
35%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

269 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
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityCome la Luna

SillageCome la Luna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value77
Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
patchouli100%
woody83%
warm spicy65%
earthy48%
balsamic30%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
TarragonCardamomSicilian Lemon
Heart
PatchouliGalbanumJasmine
Base
oak mossBirchAmber
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss
InformationalShared notesTarragon, Patchouli, Jasmine and oak moss. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer40
Fall100
Winter46
Day100
Night–
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night85
Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men26
Unisex54
Women20
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#6,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#11,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCome la LunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Come la Luna opens with lemon, cardamom and tarragon, then settles into a dry patchouli and green galbanum core over mossy woods and amber. It reads earthy, spicy and aromatic rather than soft or sugary. This is a good pick for someone who likes older-school woody perfumes with a sharper edge. It usually makes more se…

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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, Come la Luna or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 categories. Come la Luna is rated 3.66/5 from 382 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Come la Luna for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime 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, Come la Luna or Mediterraneum?

Come la Luna lasts longest (Come la Luna 77/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Come la Luna or Mediterraneum?

Come la Luna projects furthest (Come la Luna 67/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Come la Luna and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Patchouli, Jasmine and oak moss.

Is Come la Luna or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Come la Luna and Mediterraneum?

Come la Luna has top notes of Tarragon, Cardamom and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Galbanum and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Birch and Amber. 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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