Fragrance comparison

Ocean Rain vs Uomini Mediterraneo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ocean Rain

Mario Valentino

4.3699 votes

Rank #9,130 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Uomini Mediterraneo

O Boticário

4.1729 votes

Rank #45,081 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rain takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ocean Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Uomini Mediterraneo
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean Rain6/7

Uomini Mediterraneo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean RainMario Valentino

Uomini MediterraneoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 15%Had 41%Want 44%

Category winnerOcean RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerOcean RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rain

SillageOcean Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir

Base4 to 8 hours

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderCypressLimeBasil

Heart

Red ApplePineappleBlack CurrantOrange

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Basil and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Ocean Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall83

Winter14

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Category winnerOcean RainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#45,081

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOcean RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean Rain by Mario Valentino is a vintage aromatic aquatic cologne with a distinctly herbal, floral heart. Created in 1990 by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the fragrance avoids modern sugary aquatic tropes in favor of an intricate, classic structure. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, lime, a…

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Uomini Mediterraneo by O Boticário delivers an immediate splash of coastal sunshine with a refreshing blast of zesty lime, tart Amalfi lemon, and crisp green cypress. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals a juicy blend of sweet red apple, ripe pineapple, and tangy black currant balanced by herbal Fre…

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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, Ocean Rain or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Ocean Rain takes 6 of 7 categories. Ocean Rain is rated 4.36/5 from 99 votes; Uomini Mediterraneo is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Ocean Rain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Uomini Mediterraneo for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean Rain or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Ocean Rain lasts longest (Ocean Rain 73/100, Uomini Mediterraneo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean Rain or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Ocean Rain projects furthest (Ocean Rain 63/100, Uomini Mediterraneo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean Rain and Uomini Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Basil and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Ocean Rain or Uomini Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Uomini Mediterraneo is the stronger pick. For winter, Ocean Rain is the stronger pick. Ocean Rain suits daytime wear; Uomini Mediterraneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean Rain and Uomini Mediterraneo?

Ocean Rain has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Sea water, Cyclamen and Thyme, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Uomini Mediterraneo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Cypress and Lime, heart notes of Red Apple, Pineapple, Black Currant and Orange, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Sandalwood and Amber.