Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs HC13 Mediterráneo

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

HC13 Mediterráneo

Perfumérica

4.5012 votes

Rank #31,163 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
HC13 Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Navigator2/5

HC13 Mediterráneo3/5

Ratings & consensus: HC13 Mediterráneo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Navigator
Sillage & projection: Navigator
Value for money: HC13 Mediterráneo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HC13 Mediterráneo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

HC13 MediterráneoPerfumérica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageNavigator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value89

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

CassisFig LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderJuniperBlack PepperNutmegBay Leaf

Base

VetiverMuskIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer82

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,163

PerfumerMargarita Mancilla Carillo

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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HC13 Mediterráneo opens with sharp citrus and green fig leaf before shifting into an aromatic heart of lavender, black pepper, and bay leaf. Perfumer Margarita Mancilla Carillo anchors this 2023 release with clean vetiver and dry incense. Built for warm spring mornings and humid summer afternoons, it gives crisp herba…

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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, Navigator or HC13 Mediterráneo?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 3 of 5 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; HC13 Mediterráneo is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose HC13 Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or HC13 Mediterráneo?

They last about the same: Navigator 66/100, HC13 Mediterráneo 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or HC13 Mediterráneo?

Projection is very close: Navigator 57/100, HC13 Mediterráneo 55/100 for sillage.

Do Navigator and HC13 Mediterráneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Navigator or HC13 Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?

Navigator suits daytime wear; HC13 Mediterráneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and HC13 Mediterráneo?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. HC13 Mediterráneo has top notes of Cassis, Fig Leaf, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender, Juniper and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Incense and Patchouli.