Fragrance comparison

Mediterráneo vs Paradiso Inferno Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,037 ratings analysed

Mediterráneo

Antonio Banderas

3.73996 votes

Rank #5,302 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Paradiso Inferno Man

Benetton

3.9341 votes

Rank #20,602 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradiso Inferno Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Paradiso Inferno Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mediterráneo2/7

Paradiso Inferno Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Paradiso Inferno Man
Community sentiment: Paradiso Inferno Man
Longevity: Paradiso Inferno Man
Sillage & projection: Paradiso Inferno Man
Value for money: Mediterráneo
Versatility: Paradiso Inferno Man
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

Paradiso Inferno ManBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 30%Had 46%Want 24%

Category winnerParadiso Inferno ManRating 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

17%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerParadiso Inferno ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityParadiso Inferno Man

SillageParadiso Inferno Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

earthy60%

musky50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

LavenderBergamot

Heart

GardeniaGingerPepper

Base

IncenseMuskSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Ginger and Pepper. 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–

Spring63

Summer100

Fall75

Winter88

Day100

Night62

Category winnerParadiso Inferno ManMost 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#20,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Paradiso Inferno Man by Benetton opens with a sharp, herbal lavender and bergamot pairing that settles into a spicy, floral middle of gardenia, ginger, and pepper. It finishes as a dry, masculine scent anchored by incense and vetiver. This woody fragrance provides a straightforward, crisp presence suitable for daily o…

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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 Paradiso Inferno Man?

Paradiso Inferno Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Mediterráneo is rated 3.73/5 from 996 votes; Paradiso Inferno Man is rated 3.93/5 from 41 votes. Choose Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Paradiso Inferno Man for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterráneo or Paradiso Inferno Man?

Paradiso Inferno Man lasts longest (Paradiso Inferno Man 65/100, Mediterráneo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterráneo or Paradiso Inferno Man?

Paradiso Inferno Man projects furthest (Paradiso Inferno Man 63/100, Mediterráneo 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterráneo and Paradiso Inferno Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Ginger and Pepper.

Is Mediterráneo or Paradiso Inferno Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mediterráneo and Paradiso Inferno Man?

Mediterráneo features Bergamot, Vetiver, Ginger, Pepper and Musk. Paradiso Inferno Man has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Incense, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.