Fragrance comparison

Massimo Dutti vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

Massimo Dutti

4.05220 votes

Rank #29,062 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,694 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 7 of 7 categories.

Massimo Dutti
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Massimo Dutti0/7

Mediterraneum7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Massimo DuttiMassimo Dutti

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 45%Had 55%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 hate

30%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

220 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonLavender

Heart

NutmegCloveJasmineCinnamonLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender 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

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,062

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo Dutti by Massimo Dutti, composed by Ramon Monegal in 1988, is an aromatic fougere built on crisp citrus and grounded woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and Amalfi lemon, spiked with clean lavender. It quickly shifts into a warm heart of nutmeg, clove, and quiet jasmine. As it settles, damp …

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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, Massimo Dutti or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 7 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum projects furthest (Mediterraneum 54/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo Dutti and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Massimo Dutti or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Mediterraneum?

Massimo Dutti has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clove, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, French labdanum and Patchouli. 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.