Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Royal Brand Gold

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,447 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Royal Brand Gold

Bi-es

2.6819 votes

Rank #62,175 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Royal Brand Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mediterraneum4/5

Royal Brand Gold1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mediterraneum
Sillage & projection: Royal Brand Gold
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

Royal Brand GoldBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

2.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 43%

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

5%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

42%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageRoyal Brand Gold

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%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotArgentinian Lemon

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Carnation and Sandalwood. 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

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

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

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#62,175

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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Royal Brand Gold by Bi-es is a woody, spicy fragrance for men. The scent profile opens with bright bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of jasmine and carnation. Tonka bean and sandalwood provide a warm, creamy base on the skin. It is an easygoing, budget-friendly option that works for casual daytime wear during…

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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 Royal Brand Gold?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 5 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Royal Brand Gold is rated 2.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Royal Brand Gold for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Royal Brand Gold?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Royal Brand Gold 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Royal Brand Gold?

Royal Brand Gold projects furthest (Royal Brand Gold 62/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Royal Brand Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Carnation and Sandalwood.

Is Mediterraneum or Royal Brand Gold better for summer or winter?

Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Royal Brand Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Royal Brand Gold?

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. Royal Brand Gold has top notes of Bergamot and Argentinian Lemon, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.