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Mediterraneum vs Profumo di Pantelleria

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

Updated 90 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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 value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Profumo di Pantelleria

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mediterraneum6/8
Profumo di Pantelleria2/8
Ratings & consensus
Mediterraneum
Community sentiment
Mediterraneum
Longevity
Profumo di Pantelleria
Sillage & projection
Profumo di Pantelleria
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 Profumi
Profumo di PantelleriaProfumi di Pantelleria
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
4.09/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%
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

36%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityProfumo di Pantelleria

SillageProfumo di Pantelleria

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%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
fresh61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, 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 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
BasilRosemaryThymeNeroliJasmineGeranium
Base6 to 8 hours
oak mossAmberPatchouli
Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
Spring50
Summer100
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#32,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Profumo di Pantelleria opens with a vivid burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and sweet lavender. It captures the dry, sunny atmosphere of the Mediterranean island that inspired it, grounding bright citrus rinds with savory culinary herbs. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core of basil, rose…

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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 Profumo di Pantelleria?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Profumo di Pantelleria is rated 4.09/5 from 44 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 Profumo di Pantelleria for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Profumo di Pantelleria?

Profumo di Pantelleria lasts longest (Profumo di Pantelleria 79/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Profumo di Pantelleria?

Profumo di Pantelleria projects furthest (Profumo di Pantelleria 74/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Profumo di Pantelleria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Mediterraneum or Profumo di Pantelleria better for summer or winter?

For summer, Profumo di Pantelleria is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Profumo di Pantelleria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Profumo di Pantelleria?

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. Profumo di Pantelleria has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Rosemary, Thyme and Neroli, a base of oak moss, Amber and Patchouli.

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