Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Nights vs Pearl Snaps

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mediterranean Nights

Marcoccia

3.254 votes

Rank #56,445 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Pearl Snaps

House of Matriarch

4.006 votes

Rank #55,744 WoodyConifer

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterranean Nights takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mediterranean Nights
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Pearl Snaps
Choose it for a woody and conifer character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Nights4/5

Pearl Snaps1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean NightsMarcoccia

Pearl SnapsHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMediterranean Nights

SillageMediterranean Nights

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMediterranean NightsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

woody100%

conifer83%

leather65%

tobacco48%

powdery30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineLemonOrangeIncenseBergamotMandarin OrangeCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberSageMarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePatchouliGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

MossWoody NotesCedar

Top15-30 mins

CedarMyrtleheather

Heart2-3 hrs

Texas CedarPineWoody NotesMarigold

Base5-7 hrs

Sweet GrassLeatherTobaccoCloverBarley

Category winnerMediterranean NightsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day86

Night100

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 27%Party 11%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,445

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,744

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPearl SnapsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mediterranean Nights by Marcoccia opens with an invigorating rush of crisp pine needles, tart lemon zest, and bright bergamot, immediately evoking an evening stroll along a sun-baked coastal grove. As the zesty citrus oils soften, a smoky hint of frankincense and earthy clary sage weaves through a heart of fresh geran…

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Pearl Snaps hits the skin like clean morning air rolling across a sunlit Texas ranch. You get an immediate burst of aromatic myrtle and crisp mountain pine, sharpened by freshly shaved cedarwood. The outdoorsy bite feels genuine. It avoids fake pine cleaner harshness. As the fragrance warms on skin, dry barley and sun…

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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, Mediterranean Nights or Pearl Snaps?

Mediterranean Nights takes 4 of 5 categories. Mediterranean Nights is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Pearl Snaps is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Mediterranean Nights for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Pearl Snaps for a woody and conifer character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Nights or Pearl Snaps?

Mediterranean Nights lasts longest (Mediterranean Nights 65/100, Pearl Snaps 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Nights or Pearl Snaps?

Mediterranean Nights projects furthest (Mediterranean Nights 50/100, Pearl Snaps 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Nights and Pearl Snaps smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pine, Marigold, Woody Notes and Cedar.

Is Mediterranean Nights or Pearl Snaps better for summer or winter?

Mediterranean Nights suits evening wear; Pearl Snaps suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Nights and Pearl Snaps?

Mediterranean Nights has top notes of Pine, Lemon, Orange and Incense, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Marigold and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Woody Notes and Cedar. Pearl Snaps has top notes of Cedar, Myrtle and heather, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Pine, Woody Notes and Marigold, a base of Sweet Grass, Leather, Tobacco and Clover.