Fragrance comparison

Heritage vs Mediterráneo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,003 ratings analysed

3 wins

Heritage

Bjorn Borg

4.147 votes

Rank #39,746 WoodyAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

Mediterráneo

Antonio Banderas

3.73996 votes

Rank #5,302 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Heritage takes 3 of 4 categories.

Heritage
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Heritage3/4

Mediterráneo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeritageBjorn Borg

MediterráneoAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 45%Had 40%Want 15%

3.73/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

23%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

954 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHeritage

SillageHeritage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value82

Category winnerHeritageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

earthy60%

musky50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen AppleBamboo

Heart

PepperIrisSage

Base

AmberVetiverCedarMusk

Notes

BergamotVetiverGingerPepperMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Amber and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,302

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerMediterráneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heritage is a clean, sporty woody aromatic that leans on bergamot, green apple and bamboo up top, then settles into pepper, sage, soft iris and dry woods. It smells fresh in an out-of-the-shower way, with a slightly floral edge. It suits casual daytime wear, warm weather and easy reach use. The trade-off is performanc…

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Mediterráneo is a light, citrus-green freshie with ginger, vetiver and a clean soapy edge. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into a soft woody musk with a slightly powdery feel. It suits warm weather, office wear and easy daily use more than statement-making occasions. Most wearers seem to enjoy the scent itse…

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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, Heritage or Mediterráneo?

Heritage takes 3 of 4 categories. Heritage is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Mediterráneo is rated 3.73/5 from 996 votes. Choose Heritage for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Heritage or Mediterráneo?

Heritage lasts longest (Heritage 67/100, Mediterráneo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heritage or Mediterráneo?

Heritage projects furthest (Heritage 54/100, Mediterráneo 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heritage and Mediterráneo smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Heritage or Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?

Heritage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heritage and Mediterráneo?

Heritage has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple and Bamboo, heart notes of Pepper, Iris and Sage, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. Mediterráneo features Bergamot, Vetiver, Ginger, Pepper and Musk.