Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Only The Brave Captain America

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,383 AmberWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave Captain America

Diesel

4.3349 votes

Rank #29,771 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 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 Captain America
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterraneum6/8

Only The Brave Captain America2/8

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Only The Brave Captain America
Longevity: Mediterraneum
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Captain America
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
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 Captain AmericaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.33/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%

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

47%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerOnly The Brave Captain AmericaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageOnly The Brave Captain America

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%

amber100%

citrus88%

leather77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

animalic42%

Scent match52%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarCorianderViolet

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherAmberBenzoinStyraxFrench labdanum

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

Summer77

Fall65

Winter42

Day100

Night57

Category winnerMediterraneumMost 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#29,771

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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Only The Brave Captain America by Diesel is a fresh yet warm oriental woody fragrance built on bright citrus, powdery violet, and a resinous leather base. Released in 2011 as a limited edition collector flacon, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange. The heart introduces eart…

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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 Captain America?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Only The Brave Captain America is rated 4.33/5 from 49 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 Captain America for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave Captain America?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Only The Brave Captain America 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave Captain America?

Only The Brave Captain America projects furthest (Only The Brave Captain America 64/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Only The Brave Captain America smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% 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 Captain America better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Captain America is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Only The Brave Captain America suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Only The Brave Captain America?

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 Captain America has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Coriander and Violet, a base of Leather, Amber, Benzoin and Styrax.