Mediterraneum vs Only The Brave Music Animation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories.
MediterraneumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Only The Brave Music AnimationChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mediterraneum6/8
Only The Brave Music Animation1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Mediterraneum
- Community sentiment
- Mediterraneum
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Only The Brave Music Animation
- 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 ProfumiOnly The Brave Music AnimationDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
4.04/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%
Category winnerMediterraneumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
25%Love
64%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageOnly The Brave Music Animation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMediterraneumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
leather88%
citrus77%
woody65%
powdery53%
violet42%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss
Top30 to 45 minutes
Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletVirginia CedarCoriander
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberLeatherFrench labdanumBenzoinStyrax
Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
Spring73
Summer100
Fall47
Winter20
Day100
Night55
Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,383
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#38,095
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMediterraneum 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…
Reviews →Only The Brave Music Animation by Diesel delivers an energetic contrast between crisp citrus brightness and resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon paired with juicy mandarin orange. As the initial citrus settles, a powdery violet leaf tone emerges alongside dry Virginia cedar and herbal co…
Reviews →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 Music Animation?
Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Only The Brave Music Animation is rated 4.04/5 from 28 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave Music Animation for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave Music Animation?
They last about the same: Mediterraneum 67/100, Only The Brave Music Animation 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Only The Brave Music Animation?
Only The Brave Music Animation projects furthest (Only The Brave Music Animation 60/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mediterraneum and Only The Brave Music Animation smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% 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 Music Animation better for summer or winter?
For summer, Only The Brave Music Animation is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Only The Brave Music Animation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Only The Brave Music Animation?
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 Music Animation has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Benzoin.
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