Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,797 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.47245 votes

Rank #4,946 SweetHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mediterraneum4/8

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)4/8

Ratings & consensus: Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)
Community sentiment: Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)
Longevity: Mediterraneum
Sillage & projection: Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterraneum
Fragranxe ranking: Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.47/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerMiel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)Rating 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

58%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

245 votes

Category winnerMiel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageMiel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value52

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

honey92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy, vanilla and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCaramel

Base5-8 hrs

VanillePatchouli

Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 38%Date 31%Work 17%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#4,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMiel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)Higher 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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L'Occitane en Provence Miel & Vanille brings a refreshing spin to the traditional gourmand profile. The fragrance kicks off with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon paired with warm cinnamon. Do not expect sickly sweet candy. The opening is surprisingly crisp. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens into rich white …

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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, Mediterraneum or Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) is rated 4.47/5 from 245 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)?

They last about the same: Mediterraneum 67/100, Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)?

Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) projects furthest (Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) 65/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Mediterraneum or Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla)?

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. Miel & Vanille (Honey & Vanilla) has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Cinnamon, heart notes of White Honey and Caramel, a base of Vanille and Patchouli.