Fragrance comparison

JHL vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 560 ratings analysed

5 wins

JHL

Aramis

4.21514 votes

Rank #853 Warm SpicyAmber

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,754 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JHL takes 5 of 7 categories.

JHL
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

JHL5/7

Mediterraneum2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JHLAramis

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 514 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerJHLRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

32%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

280 votes

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerJHLMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityJHL

SillageJHL

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesOrangeFruity NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CinnamonCarnationRoseFirYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberSandalwoodMuskLabdanumPatchouliVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer26

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex33

Women3

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#853

PerfumerBernard Chant

Launched—

Reviews80

Overall rank#12,754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerJHLHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

JHL is an unapologetically classic Aramis scent, built around bright aldehydic citrus, a spicy floral heart, and a warm ambered base. It opens sharp and brisk, then settles into cinnamon, carnation, woods, vanilla, and labdanum. For shoppers who enjoy older-school masculine perfumery, it usually reads rich, dry, and f…

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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…

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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, JHL or Mediterraneum?

JHL takes 5 of 7 categories. JHL is rated 4.21/5 from 514 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose JHL for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, JHL or Mediterraneum?

JHL lasts longest (JHL 83/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JHL or Mediterraneum?

JHL projects furthest (JHL 75/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JHL and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Carnation.

Is JHL or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, JHL is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JHL and Mediterraneum?

JHL has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Rose and Fir, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.