Fragrance comparison

Lonestar vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #34,393 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,694 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lonestar1/4

Mediterraneum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lonestar
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

LonestarJuvena

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

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

88%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium

Base

Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Jasmine. 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

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lonestar by Juvena is an oriental fougere that balances herbal top notes with a warm, resinous undercurrent. Cypress and basil introduce a dry greenness, while castoreum and leather ground the blend in a masculine, retro style. It suits collectors seeking a clean yet animalic contrast.

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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, Lonestar or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 3 of 4 categories. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Mediterraneum?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum projects furthest (Mediterraneum 54/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Lonestar or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lonestar and Mediterraneum?

Lonestar has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, oak moss, Olibanum and Benzoin. 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.