Fragrance comparison

Mediterráneo vs Shumukh

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,007 ratings analysed

Mediterráneo

Antonio Banderas

3.73996 votes

Rank #5,302 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Shumukh

Maison Oud

4.0911 votes

Rank #38,469 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shumukh takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Mediterráneo2/5

Shumukh3/5

Ratings & consensus: Shumukh
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shumukh
Sillage & projection: Shumukh
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

ShumukhMaison Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

Category winnerShumukhRating 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

55%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityShumukh

SillageShumukh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value33

Category winnerMediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

earthy60%

musky50%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

PepperBergamotClary Sage

Heart

AmberCashmeran

Base

VetiverIncenseMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Pepper and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,302

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#38,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Shumukh by Maison Oud leans into a sharp, woody profile defined by pepper and crisp bergamot. It captures a modern, molecular style that feels clean and composed. Designed for the man who prefers a disciplined, understated scent, it functions best in professional environments where an airy yet persistent presence is n…

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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 Shumukh?

Shumukh takes 3 of 5 categories. Mediterráneo is rated 3.73/5 from 996 votes; Shumukh is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shumukh for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterráneo or Shumukh?

Shumukh lasts longest (Shumukh 75/100, Mediterráneo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterráneo or Shumukh?

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

Do Mediterráneo and Shumukh smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Pepper and Musk.

Is Mediterráneo or Shumukh better for summer or winter?

Shumukh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterráneo and Shumukh?

Mediterráneo features Bergamot, Vetiver, Ginger, Pepper and Musk. Shumukh has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Amber and Cashmeran, a base of Vetiver, Incense and Musk.