Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Only The Brave by Bunka

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,383 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mediterraneum5/6

Only The Brave by Bunka1/6

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mediterraneum
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave by Bunka
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

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

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

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageOnly The Brave by Bunka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

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#12,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…

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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 Only The Brave by Bunka?

Mediterraneum takes 5 of 6 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only The Brave by Bunka projects furthest (Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Only The Brave by Bunka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, French labdanum and Benzoin.

Is Mediterraneum or Only The Brave by Bunka better for summer or winter?

Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Only The Brave by Bunka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Only The Brave by Bunka?

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. Only The Brave by Bunka has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Styrax.