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HC13 Mediterráneo vs Parisian Dandy

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

Updated 14 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • HC13 Mediterráneo

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Parisian Dandy

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

HC13 Mediterráneo1/1
Parisian Dandy0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
HC13 Mediterráneo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HC13 MediterráneoPerfumérica
Parisian DandyLe Parfum Citoyen
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate38
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
citrus100%
woody92%
smoky84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CassisFig LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonCardamom
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderJuniperBlack PepperNutmegBay Leaf
Base
VetiverMuskIncensePatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotNutmegPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliBirch LeafVetiver
Base3 to 5 hours
IncenseWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Parisian Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer82
Fall73
Winter45
Day100
Night42

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men46
Unisex46
Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,219

PerfumerMargarita Mancilla Carillo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HC13 Mediterráneo opens with sharp citrus and green fig leaf before shifting into an aromatic heart of lavender, black pepper, and bay leaf. Perfumer Margarita Mancilla Carillo anchors this 2023 release with clean vetiver and dry incense. Built for warm spring mornings and humid summer afternoons, it gives crisp herba…

Reviews →

Parisian Dandy by Le Parfum Citoyen is a crisp woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on bright citrus and smoky woods. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, dusted with dry nutmeg and lively pink pepper. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart where bir…

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, HC13 Mediterráneo or Parisian Dandy?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 1 of 1 categories. HC13 Mediterráneo is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Parisian Dandy is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose HC13 Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parisian Dandy for a citrus and woody character.

Do HC13 Mediterráneo and Parisian Dandy smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is HC13 Mediterráneo or Parisian Dandy better for summer or winter?

HC13 Mediterráneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HC13 Mediterráneo and Parisian Dandy?

HC13 Mediterráneo has top notes of Cassis, Fig Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Juniper and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Incense and Patchouli. Parisian Dandy has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Birch Leaf and Vetiver, a base of Incense and White Musk.

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