Fragrance comparison

Nasreen vs Mediolanum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nasreen

M. Micallef

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,540 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Mediolanum

Paglieri

5.001 votes

Rank #55,914 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nasreen takes 2 of 2 categories.

Nasreen
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mediolanum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nasreen2/2

Mediolanum0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NasreenM. Micallef

MediolanumPaglieri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNasreen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

honey69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

oud69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

GingerbreadHoneyIncense

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)White Musk

Top

GingerbreadSaffronOrange Blossom

Heart

SandalwoodCedarRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Gingerbread and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNasreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nasreen by M. Micallef creates a rich presence with a core of spiced gingerbread and honey layered over deep oud. Designed for those seeking a complex, unisex profile, this scent pairs beautifully with cooler weather and evening wear. Its blend of traditional saffron and rose provides a classic, warm foundation that p…

Reviews →

Mediolanum by Paglieri hits skin with a warm gingerbread opening laced with saffron and bright orange blossom. The gourmand spice feels rich without turning sugary, anchored immediately by a dry cedar core. As the top settles over thirty minutes, creamy sandalwood and dark agarwood oud pull the composition into a deep…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nasreen or Mediolanum?

Nasreen takes 2 of 2 categories. Nasreen is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Mediolanum is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nasreen for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mediolanum for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Nasreen or Mediolanum?

Nasreen projects furthest (Nasreen 64/100, Mediolanum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nasreen and Mediolanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Gingerbread and Patchouli.

Is Nasreen or Mediolanum better for summer or winter?

Nasreen suits evening wear; Mediolanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nasreen and Mediolanum?

Nasreen has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Gingerbread, Honey and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. Mediolanum has top notes of Gingerbread, Saffron and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Patchouli.