Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir vs Mediterraneum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir takes 5 of 8 categories.
Habit Rouge Habit de CuirChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
MediterraneumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir5/8
Mediterraneum3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Community sentiment
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Longevity
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Sillage & projection
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Value for money
- Mediterraneum
- Versatility
- Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Mediterraneum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mediterraneum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Habit Rouge Habit de CuirGuerlainMediterraneumProteo ProfumiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHabit Rouge Habit de Cuir
SillageHabit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMediterraneumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
leather61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliVirginia CedarCinnamonCarnation
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherBenzoinVanilleAmber
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 seasonSpring82
Summer55
Fall82
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,645
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#12,318
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHabit Rouge Habit de Cuir by Guerlain delivers a crisp, bright splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange over a structured woody base. The opening citrus quickly meets aromatic palisander rosewood, introducing an earthy warmth early in the wear. As the initial sharpness softens, middle notes of spicy cinna…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Mediterraneum?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir takes 5 of 8 categories. Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is rated 4.39/5 from 31 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Mediterraneum?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir lasts longest (Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir 71/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Mediterraneum?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir projects furthest (Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir 65/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir and Mediterraneum smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir and Mediterraneum?
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Vanille and Amber. 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.
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