Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Sea vs Men Sensitive

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Sea

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #51,636 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Men Sensitive

Manufaktura

4.001 votes

Rank #60,820 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Mediterranean Sea
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Men Sensitive
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Sea1/3

Men Sensitive1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Men Sensitive
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterranean Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean SeaThe Dua Brand

Men SensitiveManufaktura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMen SensitiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

white floral53%

amber42%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh84%

green77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliMintAmbergrisVerbenaPomegranateSandalwoodGrapefruitWhite MuskTangerineBergamotVetiverBasil

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLimeTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

Mountain AirWater NotesMintMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

CedarSandalwoodMossAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Tangerine. Durations are only published for Men Sensitive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMediterranean SeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mediterranean Sea by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Mediterranean Sea was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on fir…

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Manufaktura Men Sensitive focuses on crisp, natural refreshment without the stinging burn of heavy synthetics. The first spray delivers tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine rind. You smell clean right away. Soon after, cool mountain air and aquatic water notes mingle with spearmint and a faint touch of cre…

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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 Sea or Men Sensitive?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Mediterranean Sea is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Men Sensitive is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mediterranean Sea for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Men Sensitive for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Sea or Men Sensitive?

They last about the same: Mediterranean Sea 60/100, Men Sensitive 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Mediterranean Sea and Men Sensitive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Tangerine.

Is Mediterranean Sea or Men Sensitive better for summer or winter?

Mediterranean Sea suits daytime wear; Men Sensitive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Sea and Men Sensitive?

Mediterranean Sea features Neroli, Mint, Ambergris, Verbena and Pomegranate. Men Sensitive has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Mountain Air, Water Notes, Mint and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Moss and Amber.