Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Private Collection

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,296 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Private Collection

Julian Rouas

3.004 votes

Rank #61,915 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Private Collection
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterraneum1/2

Private Collection1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Private Collection
Value for money: Not scored
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

Private CollectionJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

3.00/ 5 · 4 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePrivate Collection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

amber92%

lavender84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

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

Musk

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

LavenderVanille

InformationalShared notesLavender and Vanille. 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

Night85

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 26%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#61,915

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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Private Collection by Julian Rouas presents a floral and amber focus designed for women. It opens with a musky presence that transitions into a heart of varied floral notes, settling into a base of lavender and vanilla. This blend aims for longevity, making it a potential signature scent for those who enjoy warm, powd…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mediterraneum or Private Collection?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Private Collection is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Private Collection for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Private Collection?

Private Collection projects furthest (Private Collection 75/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Private Collection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender and Vanille.

Is Mediterraneum or Private Collection better for summer or winter?

Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Private Collection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Private Collection?

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. Private Collection has top notes of Musk, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Lavender and Vanille.