Fragrance comparison

Mediterraneum vs Todd Oldham

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 277 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,739 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Todd Oldham

3.96231 votes

Rank #4,132 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 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.
Todd Oldham
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mediterraneum4/7

Todd Oldham3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Todd Oldham
Sillage & projection: Todd Oldham
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Todd Oldham

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Todd OldhamTodd Oldham

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

3.96/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

41%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTodd Oldham

SillageTodd Oldham

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

PeachBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Fruity NotesCinnamonJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cinnamon. 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

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter95

Day53

Night100

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#4,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerTodd OldhamHigher 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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Todd Oldham opens with a bright burst of peach and mandarin orange, but the initial fruitiness quickly shifts. Within minutes, the warmth of cinnamon and benzoin takes over, turning the scent into a heavy, waxy amber that clings close to the skin. It feels like stepping into a warm room filled with spiced candles on a…

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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 Todd Oldham?

Mediterraneum takes 4 of 7 categories. Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes; Todd Oldham is rated 3.96/5 from 231 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 Todd Oldham for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterraneum or Todd Oldham?

Todd Oldham lasts longest (Todd Oldham 85/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterraneum or Todd Oldham?

Todd Oldham projects furthest (Todd Oldham 72/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterraneum and Todd Oldham smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Cinnamon.

Is Mediterraneum or Todd Oldham better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Todd Oldham is the stronger pick. Mediterraneum suits daytime wear; Todd Oldham suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterraneum and Todd Oldham?

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. Todd Oldham has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.