Mediterraneum vs Prada Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Prada Intense takes 4 of 8 categories.
MediterraneumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mediterraneum3/8
Prada Intense4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Prada Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Prada Intense
- Value for money
- Mediterraneum
- Versatility
- Mediterraneum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Prada Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mediterraneum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MediterraneumProteo ProfumiPrada IntensePradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
336 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrada Intense
SillagePrada Intense
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%
woody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and vanilla
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
Top15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
Category winnerPrada IntenseLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
Spring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,694
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#26,531
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Prada Intense is a rich, resinous amber scent with dark earthy patchouli and bitter citrus zest. The spray begins with tart orange peel and sparkling bergamot before plunging into thick French labdanum, golden resins, and comforting Bourbon vanilla. It feels warm, grounding, and unapologetically bold. You get zero sug…
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 Prada Intense?
Prada Intense takes 4 of 8 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Prada Intense?
Prada Intense lasts longest (Prada Intense 74/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Prada Intense?
Prada Intense projects furthest (Prada Intense 68/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mediterraneum and Prada Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood, Patchouli and French labdanum.
Is Mediterraneum or Prada Intense better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Prada Intense?
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. Prada Intense has top notes of Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tincture of Rose and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, French labdanum and Sandalwood.
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