Fragrance comparison

Drunk Lovers vs Mediterráneo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,876 ratings analysed

5 wins

Drunk Lovers

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

4.09880 votes

Rank #1,956 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterráneo

Antonio Banderas

3.73996 votes

Rank #5,302 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drunk Lovers takes 5 of 7 categories.

Drunk Lovers
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Drunk Lovers5/7

Mediterráneo1/7

Ratings & consensus: Drunk Lovers
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Drunk Lovers
Sillage & projection: Drunk Lovers
Value for money: Mediterráneo
Versatility: Drunk Lovers
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Drunk Lovers

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drunk LoversBORNTOSTANDOUT®

MediterráneoAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 880 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.73/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerDrunk LoversRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

665 votes

23%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

954 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDrunk Lovers

SillageDrunk Lovers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

earthy60%

musky50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacRed BerriesGrapefruitJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PepperGingerClary SageCypress

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVirginian CedarCinnamonCardamom

Notes

BergamotVetiverGingerPepperMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Ginger and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDrunk LoversMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,956

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#5,302

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerDrunk LoversHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drunk Lovers opens with a lively mix of citrus, red berries and a touch of cognac, then shifts into pepper, ginger and dry aromatic woods. The dry-down is smoother and warmer, with vanilla, amber and sandalwood softening the sharper edges. It reads as a spicy woody unisex scent with an evening tilt, especially if you …

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Mediterráneo is a light, citrus-green freshie with ginger, vetiver and a clean soapy edge. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into a soft woody musk with a slightly powdery feel. It suits warm weather, office wear and easy daily use more than statement-making occasions. Most wearers seem to enjoy the scent itse…

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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, Drunk Lovers or Mediterráneo?

Drunk Lovers takes 5 of 7 categories. Drunk Lovers is rated 4.09/5 from 880 votes; Mediterráneo is rated 3.73/5 from 996 votes. Choose Drunk Lovers for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Drunk Lovers or Mediterráneo?

Drunk Lovers lasts longest (Drunk Lovers 76/100, Mediterráneo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drunk Lovers or Mediterráneo?

Drunk Lovers projects furthest (Drunk Lovers 64/100, Mediterráneo 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drunk Lovers and Mediterráneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Ginger and Amber.

Is Drunk Lovers or Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Drunk Lovers is the stronger pick. For winter, Drunk Lovers is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drunk Lovers and Mediterráneo?

Drunk Lovers has top notes of Cognac, Red Berries, Grapefruit and Juniper, heart notes of Pepper, Ginger, Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Mediterráneo features Bergamot, Vetiver, Ginger, Pepper and Musk.