Fragrance comparison

Dreamer The Original Edition vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,272 ratings analysed

Dreamer The Original Edition

Versace

4.095,226 votes

Rank #41,102 AromaticLavender

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32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,508 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 3 of 3 categories.

Dreamer The Original Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dreamer The Original Edition0/3

Mediterraneum3/3

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Dreamer The Original EditionVersace

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 5,226 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value77

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

tobacco84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

LavenderSageMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TobaccoRoseCarnationGeranium

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanFirVetiverCedar

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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day93

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 23%Party 15%

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#41,102

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Dreamer The Original Edition is a distinct aromatic fougere built around clean herbs, sweet unburned tobacco leaf, and warm coumarin. The first spray releases a sharp burst of wild clary sage, herbal lavender, and bright mandarin orange. Give it fifteen minutes. As the brisk opening settles, powdery rose, spic…

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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, Dreamer The Original Edition or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 3 of 3 categories. Dreamer The Original Edition is rated 4.09/5 from 5,226 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Dreamer The Original Edition for a aromatic and lavender character. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Dreamer The Original Edition and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Carnation.

Is Dreamer The Original Edition or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

Dreamer The Original Edition suits day or night wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dreamer The Original Edition and Mediterraneum?

Dreamer The Original Edition has top notes of Lavender, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco, Rose, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Fir, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.