Fragrance comparison

Mediterráneo vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,020 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mediterráneo

Antonio Banderas

3.73996 votes

Rank #5,302 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,919 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterráneo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mediterráneo3/5

DNA for Men2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MediterráneoAntonio Banderas

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerMediterráneoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

954 votes

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNA for Men

SillageDNA for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

earthy60%

musky50%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotVetiverGingerPepperMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Pepper and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,302

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#36,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMediterráneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mediterráneo is a light, citrus-green freshie with ginger, vetiver and a clean soapy edge. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into a soft woody musk with a slightly powdery feel. It suits warm weather, office wear and easy daily use more than statement-making occasions. Most wearers seem to enjoy the scent itse…

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Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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, Mediterráneo or DNA for Men?

Mediterráneo takes 3 of 5 categories. Mediterráneo is rated 3.73/5 from 996 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterráneo or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men lasts longest (DNA for Men 61/100, Mediterráneo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterráneo or DNA for Men?

DNA for Men projects furthest (DNA for Men 61/100, Mediterráneo 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterráneo and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Pepper and Amber.

Is Mediterráneo or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterráneo and DNA for Men?

Mediterráneo features Bergamot, Vetiver, Ginger, Pepper and Musk. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.