Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 09 vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Creation N° 09

Ulric de Varens

4.6414 votes

Rank #41,047 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,649 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 6 categories.

Creation N° 09
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Creation N° 092/6

Mediterraneum4/6

Ratings & consensus: Creation N° 09
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation N° 09
Sillage & projection: Mediterraneum
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterraneum
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterraneum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Creation N° 09Ulric de Varens

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 24%Want 57%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerCreation N° 09Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCreation N° 09

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

mossy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CranberryPatchoulioak mossVanilleMandarin OrangePomegranateRaspberryRose

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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 32%Date 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

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#41,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 09 by Ulric de Varens brings a tangy, tart opening that immediately wakes up the nose. It hits with sour cranberry, brisk mandarin orange, and juicy pomegranate. The alcohol flashes off quickly. Within minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into a rich heart of crimson rose and sweet raspberry. Dark patcho…

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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, Creation N° 09 or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 6 categories. Creation N° 09 is rated 4.64/5 from 14 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Creation N° 09 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 09 or Mediterraneum?

Creation N° 09 lasts longest (Creation N° 09 71/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 09 or Mediterraneum?

Projection is very close: Mediterraneum 54/100, Creation N° 09 53/100 for sillage.

Do Creation N° 09 and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Patchouli, oak moss, Vanille and Mandarin Orange.

Is Creation N° 09 or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 09 suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 09 and Mediterraneum?

Creation N° 09 features Cranberry, Patchouli, oak moss, Vanille and Mandarin Orange. 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.