Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,566 ratings analysed

Only The Brave

Diesel

3.873,520 votes

Rank #26,166 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,383 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 7 of 8 categories.

Only The Brave
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Only The Brave1/8

Mediterraneum7/8

Ratings & consensus: Mediterraneum
Community sentiment: Mediterraneum
Longevity: Mediterraneum
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave
Value for money: Mediterraneum
Versatility: Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterraneum
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterraneum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The BraveDiesel

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerMediterraneumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

3,520 votes

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMediterraneum

SillageOnly The Brave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

leather80%

powdery70%

woody60%

animalic50%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletVirginia CedarCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,166

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave by Diesel is an oriental woody eau de toilette built on a lively contrast of crisp fruit and warm resin. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange, creating an immediate bright lift. As the citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet leaf and Virginia cedar emerges, acc…

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Mediterraneum by Proteo Profumi surprises anyone expecting a breezy coastal aquatic. Released in 1993, this composition leans into a rich, amber-laced fougere style that feels grounded, warm, and distinctly retro. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Only The Brave or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 7 of 8 categories. Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum lasts longest (Mediterraneum 67/100, Only The Brave 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave or Mediterraneum?

Projection is very close: Only The Brave 55/100, Mediterraneum 54/100 for sillage.

Do Only The Brave and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Benzoin and French labdanum.

Is Only The Brave or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Only The Brave suits daytime wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave and Mediterraneum?

Only The Brave has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Benzoin and French labdanum. Mediterraneum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Tarragon, Lavender and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon, Rose and Fir, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, French labdanum and Benzoin.