Fragrance comparison

HC13 Mediterráneo vs Profondo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

HC13 Mediterráneo

Perfumérica

4.5012 votes

Rank #34,219 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Profondo

Professor

4.002 votes

Rank #65,858 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 4 of 4 categories.

HC13 Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Profondo
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer.

HC13 Mediterráneo4/4

Profondo0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: HC13 Mediterráneo
Sillage & projection: HC13 Mediterráneo
Value for money: HC13 Mediterráneo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HC13 Mediterráneo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HC13 MediterráneoPerfumérica

ProfondoProfessor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHC13 Mediterráneo

SillageHC13 Mediterráneo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus

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

Mandarin OrangeAppleCardamomFruity Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg

Base2 to 3 hours

CoumarinAmberTonka BeanLeatherWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Profondo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night42

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,219

PerfumerMargarita Mancilla Carillo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,858

PerfumerMoellhausen

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…

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Profondo by Professor delivers a lively blend of crisp fruitiness and cozy warmth. The scent opens with a burst of juicy mandarin orange and crisp apple, lifted by the sweet punch of cardamom and assorted fruity notes. As the bright start settles, clean lavender and gentle orange blossom emerge, dusted with warm nutme…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, HC13 Mediterráneo or Profondo?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 4 of 4 categories. HC13 Mediterráneo is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Profondo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose HC13 Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Profondo for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, HC13 Mediterráneo or Profondo?

HC13 Mediterráneo lasts longest (HC13 Mediterráneo 65/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HC13 Mediterráneo or Profondo?

HC13 Mediterráneo projects furthest (HC13 Mediterráneo 55/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HC13 Mediterráneo and Profondo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Lavender.

Is HC13 Mediterráneo or Profondo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in HC13 Mediterráneo and Profondo?

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. Profondo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather.