Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Patchouli Oudh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,754 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli Oudh

Mashaer

5.001 votes

Rank #53,333 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli Oudh
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Mediterraneum2/2

Patchouli Oudh0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Patchouli OudhMashaer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

camphor61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

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

Top

Bay LeafLavenderCinnamon

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

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#12,754

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#53,333

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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Mashaer Patchouli Oudh opens with a sharp burst of bay leaf and cinnamon before settling into heavy earthy patchouli. As hours pass on skin, warm amber and tonka bean soften the medicinal camphor edge. It sits best on heavy wool coats during crisp autumn evenings when you want a dry, aromatic cloud.

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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 Patchouli Oudh?

Mediterraneum takes 2 of 2 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Patchouli Oudh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli Oudh for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Do Mediterraneum and Patchouli Oudh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Rose and Geranium.

Is Mediterraneum or Patchouli Oudh better for summer or winter?

Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Patchouli Oudh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Patchouli Oudh?

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. Patchouli Oudh has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.