Opera III vs Uomini Mediterraneo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Uomini Mediterraneo takes 4 of 7 categories.
Opera IIIChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Uomini MediterraneoChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opera III2/7
Uomini Mediterraneo4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Uomini Mediterraneo
- Community sentiment
- Uomini Mediterraneo
- Longevity
- Opera III
- Sillage & projection
- Uomini Mediterraneo
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Uomini Mediterraneo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opera III
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Opera IIIRoberto CapucciUomini MediterraneoO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 21%Had 19%Want 59%
4.17/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 41%Want 44%
Category winnerUomini MediterraneoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
45%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerUomini MediterraneoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpera III
SillageUomini Mediterraneo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber92%
sweet84%
soft spicy77%
woody69%
anis61%
fruity100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CassisRed AppleBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
AniseRoseBasilJasmineCarnationPeach
Base
Tonka BeanAmberMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Top
Amalfi LemonLavenderCypressLimeBasil
Heart
Red ApplePineappleBlack CurrantOrange
Base
Virginia Cedaroak mossSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall38
Winter13
Day100
Night22
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter14
Day100
Night38
Category winnerUomini MediterraneoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#48,109
PerfumerVerônica Casanova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpera IIIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpera III by Roberto Capucci is a unique woody-musk fragrance for women, launched in 1999. It opens with bright cassis and red apple before settling into a warm heart of anise, basil, and rose. This clean, comforting scent balances fresh citrus notes with a resinous base of tonka bean and sandalwood, making it ideal f…
Reviews →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…
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, Opera III or Uomini Mediterraneo?
Uomini Mediterraneo takes 4 of 7 categories. Opera III is rated 3.61/5 from 43 votes; Uomini Mediterraneo is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Opera III for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Uomini Mediterraneo for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Opera III or Uomini Mediterraneo?
Opera III lasts longest (Opera III 70/100, Uomini Mediterraneo 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opera III or Uomini Mediterraneo?
Uomini Mediterraneo projects furthest (Uomini Mediterraneo 58/100, Opera III 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opera III and Uomini Mediterraneo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Amber.
Is Opera III or Uomini Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Uomini Mediterraneo is the stronger pick. For winter, Uomini Mediterraneo is the stronger pick. Opera III suits daytime wear; Uomini Mediterraneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opera III and Uomini Mediterraneo?
Opera III has top notes of Cassis, Red Apple, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Anise, Rose, Basil and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.
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