Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs LP No. 9

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 910 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,701 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

LP No. 9

Penhaligon's

3.60864 votes

Rank #4,939 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
LP No. 9
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mediterraneum4/7

LP No. 93/7

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: LP No. 9
Sillage & projection: LP No. 9
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LP No. 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

LP No. 9Penhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

3.60/ 5 · 864 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerMediterraneumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

29%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

729 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLP No. 9

SillageLP No. 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Top

TarragonLavenderGeraniumBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarCinnamonAmberPatchouliMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Lavender, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men9

Unisex47

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#4,939

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerLP No. 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mediterraneum by Proteo Profumi surprises anyone expecting a breezy coastal aquatic. Released in 1993, this composition leans into a rich, amber-laced fougere style that feels grounded, warm, and distinctly retro. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the a…

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LP No. 9 is a herbal, spicy floral with a very 1990s Penhaligon's character. Reviewers describe a green lavender and tarragon opening, clove-like carnation, rose, jasmine, patchouli, cedar, amber and cinnamon, with a dry, mysterious feel rather than a sweet, easy floral. It suits people who enjoy aromatic florals with…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mediterraneum or LP No. 9?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; LP No. 9 is rated 3.60/5 from 864 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose LP No. 9 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or LP No. 9?

LP No. 9 lasts longest (LP No. 9 70/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or LP No. 9?

LP No. 9 projects furthest (LP No. 9 64/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and LP No. 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Lavender, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Mediterraneum or LP No. 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, LP No. 9 is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and LP No. 9?

Mediterraneum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Lavender and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon, Rose and Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, French labdanum and Benzoin. LP No. 9 has top notes of Tarragon, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Amber and Patchouli.