Fragrance comparison

Kalimantan vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 284 ratings analysed

Kalimantan

Chantecaille

4.30238 votes

Rank #26,541 AmberWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,972 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

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

Kalimantan4/8

Mediterraneum4/8

Ratings & consensus: Kalimantan
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Kalimantan
Sillage & projection: Kalimantan
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Kalimantan
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterraneum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KalimantanChantecaille

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerKalimantanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKalimantan

SillageKalimantan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ThymeRosemaryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseFrench labdanumPatchouli

Base6-10+ hrs

VanilleBenzoinStyraxSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Virginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Category winnerKalimantanLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex65

Women26

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 20%Work 14%

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,541

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kalimantan by Chantecaille strips away delicate floral sweetness in favor of raw resinous warmth. Created by perfumer Pierre Negrin in 2010, the scent opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of aromatic thyme, crushed rosemary, and bitter bergamot before diving straight into a brooding core of French labdanum, dark patcho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kalimantan or Mediterraneum?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Kalimantan is rated 4.30/5 from 238 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Kalimantan for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kalimantan or Mediterraneum?

Kalimantan lasts longest (Kalimantan 79/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kalimantan or Mediterraneum?

Kalimantan projects furthest (Kalimantan 70/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kalimantan and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, French labdanum, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Kalimantan or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kalimantan and Mediterraneum?

Kalimantan has top notes of Thyme, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, French labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Styrax and Sandalwood. 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.