Fragrance comparison

Gotas de Chuva vs Mediterranean Nights

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Gotas de Chuva

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.0664 votes

Rank #29,949 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mediterranean Nights

Marcoccia

3.254 votes

Rank #58,054 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterranean Nights takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gotas de Chuva
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Nights
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear.

Gotas de Chuva2/5

Mediterranean Nights3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mediterranean Nights
Sillage & projection: Mediterranean Nights
Value for money: Gotas de Chuva
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterranean Nights
Fragranxe ranking: Gotas de Chuva

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gotas de ChuvaL’Occitane Au Brésil

Mediterranean NightsMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 53%Had 26%Want 20%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityMediterranean Nights

SillageMediterranean Nights

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGotas de ChuvaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

fresh65%

green48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

IvyCyclamenCassis

Base2-4 hrs

MossAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

PineLemonOrangeIncenseBergamotMandarin OrangeCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberSageMarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePatchouliGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

MossWoody NotesCedar

Category winnerMediterranean NightsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall40

Winter8

Day100

Night16

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 10%Party 8%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 27%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,054

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGotas de ChuvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gotas de Chuva by L'Occitane Au Brésil translates to raindrops, and it smells like a brisk shower on hot pavement. The opening hits with a juicy splash of mandarin orange, tart lemon, and sunny bergamot. It immediately recalls sweet lemon drop candies. After ten minutes, green ivy and floral cyclamen cut through the s…

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Mediterranean Nights by Marcoccia opens with an invigorating rush of crisp pine needles, tart lemon zest, and bright bergamot, immediately evoking an evening stroll along a sun-baked coastal grove. As the zesty citrus oils soften, a smoky hint of frankincense and earthy clary sage weaves through a heart of fresh geran…

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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, Gotas de Chuva or Mediterranean Nights?

Mediterranean Nights takes 3 of 5 categories. Gotas de Chuva is rated 4.06/5 from 64 votes; Mediterranean Nights is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Gotas de Chuva for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Nights for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gotas de Chuva or Mediterranean Nights?

Mediterranean Nights lasts longest (Mediterranean Nights 65/100, Gotas de Chuva 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gotas de Chuva or Mediterranean Nights?

Mediterranean Nights projects furthest (Mediterranean Nights 50/100, Gotas de Chuva 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gotas de Chuva and Mediterranean Nights smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Cyclamen.

Is Gotas de Chuva or Mediterranean Nights better for summer or winter?

Gotas de Chuva suits daytime wear; Mediterranean Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gotas de Chuva and Mediterranean Nights?

Gotas de Chuva has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ivy, Cyclamen and Cassis, a base of Moss, Amber and Cedar. Mediterranean Nights has top notes of Pine, Lemon, Orange and Incense, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Marigold and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Woody Notes and Cedar.