Fragrance comparison

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition

Diesel

3.3129 votes

Rank #65,926 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,411 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 7 of 8 categories.

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition1/8

Mediterraneum7/8

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Mediterraneum
Sillage & projection: Mediterraneum
Value for money: Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterraneum
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterraneum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Diesel Green Masculine Special EditionDiesel

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 28%Had 47%Want 25%

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

17%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

41%Dislike

0%Hate

29 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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDiesel Green Masculine Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green LeavesFirOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

GingerCarnationGeraniumCyclamenOrchid

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarSandalwoodMusk

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

Summer50

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night17

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,926

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition offers an assertive blast of brisk green leaves, resinous fir needle, and zesty citrus from orange and mandarin orange. Created by perfumer Arturetto Landi and released in 2003, this woody aromatic composition moves quickly from its crisp, verdant opening into a spicy floral hear…

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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, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 7 of 8 categories. Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition is rated 3.31/5 from 29 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum projects furthest (Mediterraneum 54/100, Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fir, Mandarin Orange, Carnation and Geranium.

Is Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition suits daytime wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition and Mediterraneum?

Diesel Green Masculine Special Edition has top notes of Green Leaves, Fir, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Carnation, Geranium and Cyclamen, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood 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.