Fragrance comparison

La Porte vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

La Porte

Strangers Parfumerie

3.003 votes

Rank #62,881 AromaticBitter

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,665 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Porte
Choose it for a aromatic and bitter character. Best in spring.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

La Porte0/4

Mediterraneum4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La PorteStrangers Parfumerie

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

bitter83%

herbal65%

fresh48%

green30%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AbsintheChrysanthemumPomeloGrassLavenderLeatherOrris RootPine Tree NeedlesFirGeraniumAldehydesHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Fir, Geranium and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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#62,881

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Porte opens with sharp absinthe and cold pomelo before sinking into crushed chrysanthemum and pine tree needles. Prin Lomros balances bitter herbal greens with a dark base of leather and lapsang souchong tea. It wears crisp and dry, fitting cool October weather, tailored coats, or quiet evening walks.

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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, La Porte or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 4 categories. La Porte is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose La Porte for a aromatic and bitter character. Best in spring. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Porte or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, La Porte 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Porte or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum projects furthest (Mediterraneum 54/100, La Porte 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Porte and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Fir, Geranium and Aldehydes.

Is La Porte or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Porte and Mediterraneum?

La Porte features Absinthe, Chrysanthemum, Pomelo, Grass and Lavender. 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.