Knize Ten vs Mediterraneum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Knize TenChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MediterraneumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Knize Ten3/7
Mediterraneum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mediterraneum
- Community sentiment
- Mediterraneum
- Longevity
- Knize Ten
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Ten
- Value for money
- Mediterraneum
- Versatility
- Mediterraneum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize TenKnizeMediterraneumProteo ProfumiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
Category winnerMediterraneumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
1,204 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
Category winners
LongevityKnize Ten
SillageKnize Ten
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMediterraneumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#184
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews257
Overall rank#12,694
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …
Reviews →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…
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, Knize Ten or Mediterraneum?
Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Mediterraneum?
Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Ten or Mediterraneum?
Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Ten and Mediterraneum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.
Is Knize Ten or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Ten and Mediterraneum?
Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. 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.
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