Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,896 MuskyAmber

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,606 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Gentleman5/8

Mediterraneum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Gentleman
Value for money: Gentleman
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Gentleman
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanMarbert

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

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

47%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

79 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value77

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumTarragonArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliVetiverRoseGeraniumJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaFrench labdanumOlibanumMuskoak mossLeather

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Category winnerGentlemanLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 30%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 20%

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#8,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#11,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman by Marbert does not apologize for its presence. The opening hits with a sharp, green burst of bitter galbanum, lemon zest, and pungent artemisia. You smell the alcohol lift for three minutes. Then the blend darkens. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar anchor the heart, creating a classic barbershop backbone with …

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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, Gentleman or Mediterraneum?

Gentleman takes 5 of 8 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Mediterraneum?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 72/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Mediterraneum?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 66/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Gentleman or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Mediterraneum?

Gentleman has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Geranium, a base of Civetta, French labdanum, Olibanum 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.