Fragrance comparison

Men Sensitive vs Mediterranean Sea

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Men Sensitive

Manufaktura

4.001 votes

Rank #60,820 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterranean Sea

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #51,636 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Men Sensitive
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Sea
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Men Sensitive1/3

Mediterranean Sea1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Men Sensitive
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterranean Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Men SensitiveManufaktura

Mediterranean SeaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMen SensitiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh84%

green77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

green100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

white floral53%

amber42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLimeTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

Mountain AirWater NotesMintMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

CedarSandalwoodMossAmberVanilla

Notes

NeroliMintAmbergrisVerbenaPomegranateSandalwoodGrapefruitWhite MuskTangerineBergamotVetiverBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tangerine, Mint and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Men Sensitive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMediterranean SeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manufaktura Men Sensitive focuses on crisp, natural refreshment without the stinging burn of heavy synthetics. The first spray delivers tart grapefruit, zesty lime, and sweet tangerine rind. You smell clean right away. Soon after, cool mountain air and aquatic water notes mingle with spearmint and a faint touch of cre…

Reviews →

Mediterranean Sea by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Mediterranean Sea was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on fir…

Reviews →

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, Men Sensitive or Mediterranean Sea?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Men Sensitive is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Mediterranean Sea is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Men Sensitive for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Sea for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Men Sensitive or Mediterranean Sea?

They last about the same: Men Sensitive 60/100, Mediterranean Sea 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Men Sensitive and Mediterranean Sea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Mint and Sandalwood.

Is Men Sensitive or Mediterranean Sea better for summer or winter?

Men Sensitive suits daytime wear; Mediterranean Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men Sensitive and Mediterranean Sea?

Men Sensitive has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Mountain Air, Water Notes, Mint and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Moss and Amber. Mediterranean Sea features Neroli, Mint, Ambergris, Verbena and Pomegranate.