Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Off Piste

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,315 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Off Piste

DIEM

3.388 votes

Rank #67,227 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Off Piste
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mediterraneum5/5

Off Piste0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Off PisteDIEM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

13%Love

38%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageMediterraneum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

camphor60%

amber50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Notes

Hinoki WoodPatchoulioak mossCypressCamphorAmberFir

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Spring0

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#67,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher 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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Off Piste by DIEM presents an invigorating walk through cold northern timberland. The scent begins with a crisp rush of icy camphor, creating a frosty and sharp initial impression. As the brisk opening settles, evergreen fir and aromatic cypress provide a green, forest canopy quality. Warm hinoki wood adds dry, clean …

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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 Off Piste?

Mediterraneum takes 5 of 5 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Off Piste is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Off Piste for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Off Piste?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Off Piste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Off Piste?

Mediterraneum projects furthest (Mediterraneum 54/100, Off Piste 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Off Piste smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Fir, Patchouli and oak moss.

Is Mediterraneum or Off Piste better for summer or winter?

Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Off Piste suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Off Piste?

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. Off Piste features Hinoki Wood, Patchouli, oak moss, Cypress and Camphor.