Obscurus vs Mediterranean Nights
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mediterranean Nights takes 3 of 5 categories.
ObscurusChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mediterranean NightsChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Obscurus2/5
Mediterranean Nights3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mediterranean Nights
- Sillage & projection
- Mediterranean Nights
- Value for money
- Obscurus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Mediterranean Nights
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obscurus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ObscurusProfumo di FirenzeMediterranean NightsMarcocciaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%
3.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
40%Like
19%Ok
2%Dislike
6%Hate
83 votes
0%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMediterranean Nights
SillageMediterranean Nights
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObscurusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
balsamic70%
smoky60%
warm spicy50%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
amber61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PineGeraniumOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
IncenseDavana
Base3 to 5 hours
Virginia CedarSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
PineLemonOrangeIncenseBergamotMandarin OrangeCyclamen
Heart2-4 hrs
AmberSageMarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePatchouliGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
MossWoody NotesCedar
Category winnerMediterranean NightsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer35
Fall100
Winter95
Day100
Night94
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,062
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#61,663
PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerObscurusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotObscurus by Profumo di Firenze balances resinous warmth with a crisp, forest-like freshness. It opens with sharp pine needles, bright orange peel, and the herbal bite of geranium, giving the scent an immediate cooling clarity. Soon after, smoky incense and the sweet, herbal fruitiness of davana emerge to soften that b…
Reviews →Mediterranean Nights by Marcoccia opens with an invigorating rush of crisp pine needles, tart lemon zest, and bright bergamot, immediately evoking an evening stroll along a sun-baked coastal grove. As the zesty citrus oils soften, a smoky hint of frankincense and earthy clary sage weaves through a heart of fresh geran…
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, Obscurus or Mediterranean Nights?
Mediterranean Nights takes 3 of 5 categories. Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes; Mediterranean Nights is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mediterranean Nights for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Obscurus or Mediterranean Nights?
They last about the same: Mediterranean Nights 65/100, Obscurus 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Obscurus or Mediterranean Nights?
Projection is very close: Mediterranean Nights 50/100, Obscurus 49/100 for sillage.
Do Obscurus and Mediterranean Nights smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pine, Geranium, Orange and Incense.
Is Obscurus or Mediterranean Nights better for summer or winter?
Obscurus suits day or night wear; Mediterranean Nights suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obscurus and Mediterranean Nights?
Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Mediterranean Nights has top notes of Pine, Lemon, Orange and Incense, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Marigold and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Woody Notes and Cedar.
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