Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Pub

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,694 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,340 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mediterraneum3/5

Pub2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pub
Sillage & projection: Pub
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

PubRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

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

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPub

SillagePub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Lavender, Amalfi Lemon 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

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#23,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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 Pub?

Mediterraneum takes 3 of 5 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Pub?

They last about the same: Pub 68/100, Mediterraneum 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Pub?

Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Pub smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Geranium.

Is Mediterraneum or Pub better for summer or winter?

Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Pub?

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. Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.