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Marbert Man Too vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 59 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Marbert Man Too

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mediterraneum

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marbert Man Too2/6
Mediterraneum4/6
Ratings & consensus
Mediterraneum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Marbert Man Too
Sillage & projection
Marbert Man Too
Value for money
Mediterraneum
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Mediterraneum
Fragranxe ranking
Mediterraneum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Marbert Man TooMarbert
MediterraneumProteo Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%
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 hate
46%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

13 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
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Too

SillageMarbert Man Too

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
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
powdery61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CarnationMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
French labdanumGeranium
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverMusk
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss
Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter67
Day100
Night82
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night85
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Casual 36%Work 31%Date 18%Party 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#33,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Man Too is an underrated late-nineties German release that blends bright citrus energy with warm, retro spices. The first spray releases a brisk flash of mandarin orange alongside peppery, clove-tinted carnation petals. It feels instantly crisp and clean. As the alcohol evaporates, green geranium and resinous …

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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, Marbert Man Too or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 6 categories. Marbert Man Too is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Marbert Man Too for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man Too or Mediterraneum?

Marbert Man Too lasts longest (Marbert Man Too 77/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man Too or Mediterraneum?

Marbert Man Too projects furthest (Marbert Man Too 71/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Man Too and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Carnation, Mandarin Orange, French labdanum and Geranium.

Is Marbert Man Too or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

Marbert Man Too suits daytime wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Man Too and Mediterraneum?

Marbert Man Too has top notes of Carnation and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of French labdanum and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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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