Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Only The Brave Iron Man

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,383 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave Iron Man

Diesel

4.2458 votes

Rank #29,323 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Only The Brave Iron Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mediterraneum6/8

Only The Brave Iron Man2/8

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Mediterraneum
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Iron Man
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Only The Brave Iron Man
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 Iron ManDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 24%Had 29%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

40%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageOnly The Brave Iron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

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%

animalic53%

powdery42%

Scent match44%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 60 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarVioletCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherStyraxBenzoinFrench 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

Spring69

Summer100

Fall63

Winter81

Day100

Night63

Category winnerOnly The Brave Iron ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#29,323

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 Iron Man by Diesel brings a punchy citrus opening into a warm, resinous leather foundation. The fragrance kicks off with crisp Amalfi lemon and sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening an energetic brightness. Soon, floral violet and aromatic coriander weave into dry Virginia cedar, balancing the citru…

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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 Iron Man?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Only The Brave Iron Man is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave Iron Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave Iron Man?

They last about the same: Mediterraneum 67/100, Only The Brave Iron Man 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave Iron Man?

Only The Brave Iron Man projects furthest (Only The Brave Iron Man 67/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Only The Brave Iron Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% 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 Iron Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Only The Brave Iron Man?

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