Hyper Violet vs Mediterre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hyper Violet takes 3 of 4 categories.
Hyper VioletChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
MediterreChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hyper Violet3/4
Mediterre1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mediterre
- Sillage & projection
- Hyper Violet
- Value for money
- Hyper Violet
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hyper Violet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hyper VioletKenneth ColeMediterreVanitas ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%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
Category winners
LongevityMediterre
SillageHyper Violet
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHyper VioletBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral86%
citrus72%
tuberose58%
fresh44%
patchouli30%
white floral100%
citrus92%
marine84%
amber77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TangerineRed Apple
Heart
Jasmine SambacPlum BlossomTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber
Top20-40 mins
TangerineGreen MandarinPetitgrainMandarinThymeCitrus
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmine SambacStephanotisSea NotesTuberoseSeaweedFigNerium Oleander
Base6-10 hrs
Sea SaltMimosaAmbergrisLabdanumAmberWoody NotesMuskDecalepis hamiltonii
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Mediterre, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,521
PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHyper VioletHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKenneth Cole Hyper Violet opens with a tart burst of dark red apple and bright tangerine. The top notes hand off the spotlight to a lush heart dominated by tuberose and jasmine sambac, accented by plum blossom and orange flower. As the white floral intensity settles, a base of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm amber wood…
Reviews →Mediterre by Vanitas Parfums captures the sun-drenched atmosphere of an Aegean coastline without smelling like a generic aquatic sports cologne. It opens with an energetic splash of green mandarin, tart tangerine, and herbal thyme that feels like peeling fresh citrus in a salty sea breeze. As it settles, creamy orange…
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, Hyper Violet or Mediterre?
Hyper Violet takes 3 of 4 categories. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Mediterre is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mediterre for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Mediterre?
Mediterre lasts longest (Mediterre 70/100, Hyper Violet 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Mediterre?
Hyper Violet projects furthest (Hyper Violet 57/100, Mediterre 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hyper Violet and Mediterre smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.
Is Hyper Violet or Mediterre better for summer or winter?
Hyper Violet suits day or night wear; Mediterre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Mediterre?
Hyper Violet has top notes of Tangerine and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Plum Blossom, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla Bean and Sandalwood. Mediterre has top notes of Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Stephanotis and Sea Notes, a base of Sea Salt, Mimosa, Ambergris and Labdanum.
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