Fragrance comparison

L’Wren Scott vs Mediterranean Nights

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

4 wins

L’Wren Scott

L'Wren Scott

3.7919 votes

Rank #22,277 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Nights

Marcoccia

3.254 votes

Rank #58,054 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Wren Scott takes 4 of 5 categories.

L’Wren Scott
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mediterranean Nights
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear.

L’Wren Scott4/5

Mediterranean Nights1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L’Wren Scott
Sillage & projection: L’Wren Scott
Value for money: L’Wren Scott
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterranean Nights
Fragranxe ranking: L’Wren Scott

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Wren ScottL'Wren Scott

Mediterranean NightsMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityL’Wren Scott

SillageL’Wren Scott

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerL’Wren ScottBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

anis61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold

Heart2-4 hrs

Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

PineLemonOrangeIncenseBergamotMandarin OrangeCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberSageMarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePatchouliGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

MossWoody NotesCedar

Category winnerMediterranean NightsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 27%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,277

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#58,054

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL’Wren ScottHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…

Reviews →

Mediterranean Nights by Marcoccia opens with an invigorating rush of crisp pine needles, tart lemon zest, and bright bergamot, immediately evoking an evening stroll along a sun-baked coastal grove. As the zesty citrus oils soften, a smoky hint of frankincense and earthy clary sage weaves through a heart of fresh geran…

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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, L’Wren Scott or Mediterranean Nights?

L’Wren Scott takes 4 of 5 categories. L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Mediterranean Nights is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mediterranean Nights for a woody and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Wren Scott or Mediterranean Nights?

L’Wren Scott lasts longest (L’Wren Scott 77/100, Mediterranean Nights 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Wren Scott or Mediterranean Nights?

L’Wren Scott projects furthest (L’Wren Scott 73/100, Mediterranean Nights 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Wren Scott and Mediterranean Nights smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Marigold, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is L’Wren Scott or Mediterranean Nights better for summer or winter?

L’Wren Scott suits evening wear; Mediterranean Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Wren Scott and Mediterranean Nights?

L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk. Mediterranean Nights has top notes of Pine, Lemon, Orange and Incense, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Marigold and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Woody Notes and Cedar.