Fragrance comparison

Mediterre vs Selene (SEΛENE)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mediterre

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #44,937 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Selene (SEΛENE)

Manos Gerakinis

4.0244 votes

Rank #19,268 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterre takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mediterre
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Selene (SEΛENE)
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterre3/5

Selene (SEΛENE)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mediterre
Sillage & projection: Selene (SEΛENE)
Value for money: Mediterre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterre
Fragranxe ranking: Selene (SEΛENE)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MediterreVanitas Parfums

Selene (SEΛENE)Manos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.02/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 23%Had 10%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMediterre

SillageSelene (SEΛENE)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerMediterreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

marine84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

powdery80%

sweet70%

violet60%

woody50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-40 mins

TangerineGreen MandarinPetitgrainMandarinThymeCitrus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacStephanotisSea NotesTuberoseSeaweedFigNerium Oleander

Base6-10 hrs

Sea SaltMimosaAmbergrisLabdanumAmberWoody NotesMuskDecalepis hamiltonii

Top15-30 mins

Grapefruit PeelPetitgrainCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacVioletPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodCedarwood

Category winnerMediterreLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer95

Fall53

Winter32

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,937

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,268

PerfumerChristina Koutsoudaki

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSelene (SEΛENE)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mediterre by Vanitas Parfums captures the sun-drenched atmosphere of an Aegean coastline without smelling like a generic aquatic sports cologne. It opens with an energetic splash of green mandarin, tart tangerine, and herbal thyme that feels like peeling fresh citrus in a salty sea breeze. As it settles, creamy orange…

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Manos Gerakinis Selene captures the breezy magic of an open-air cinema on a warm Aegean evening. The opening is sharp. Bitter petitgrain, zesty grapefruit peel, and Calabrian bergamot deliver an immediate citrus flash before melting into soft petals. You quickly detect orange blossom and creamy jasmine sambac, laced w…

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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, Mediterre or Selene (SEΛENE)?

Mediterre takes 3 of 5 categories. Mediterre is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Selene (SEΛENE) is rated 4.02/5 from 44 votes. Choose Mediterre for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Selene (SEΛENE) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterre or Selene (SEΛENE)?

Mediterre lasts longest (Mediterre 70/100, Selene (SEΛENE) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterre or Selene (SEΛENE)?

Selene (SEΛENE) projects furthest (Selene (SEΛENE) 55/100, Mediterre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterre and Selene (SEΛENE) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Ambergris.

Is Mediterre or Selene (SEΛENE) better for summer or winter?

Mediterre suits daytime wear; Selene (SEΛENE) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterre and Selene (SEΛENE)?

Mediterre has top notes of Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Stephanotis and Sea Notes, a base of Sea Salt, Mimosa, Ambergris and Labdanum. Selene (SEΛENE) has top notes of Grapefruit Peel, Petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Violet and Praline, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.