Parisian Dandy vs HC13 Mediterráneo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
HC13 Mediterráneo takes 1 of 1 categories.
Parisian DandyChoose it for a citrus and woody character.
HC13 MediterráneoChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parisian Dandy0/1
HC13 Mediterráneo1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
Parisian DandyLe Parfum CitoyenHC13 MediterráneoPerfuméricaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%
4.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
smoky84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotNutmegPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliBirch LeafVetiver
Base3 to 5 hours
IncenseWhite Musk
Top
CassisFig LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonCardamom
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderJuniperBlack PepperNutmegBay Leaf
Base
VetiverMuskIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Parisian Dandy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer82
Fall73
Winter45
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,852
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,219
PerfumerMargarita Mancilla Carillo
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParisian Dandy by Le Parfum Citoyen is a crisp woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on bright citrus and smoky woods. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, dusted with dry nutmeg and lively pink pepper. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart where bir…
Reviews →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…
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, Parisian Dandy or HC13 Mediterráneo?
HC13 Mediterráneo takes 1 of 1 categories. Parisian Dandy is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; HC13 Mediterráneo is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Parisian Dandy for a citrus and woody character. Choose HC13 Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Parisian Dandy and HC13 Mediterráneo smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.
Is Parisian Dandy or HC13 Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?
HC13 Mediterráneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Parisian Dandy and HC13 Mediterráneo?
Parisian Dandy has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Birch Leaf and Vetiver, a base of Incense and White Musk. 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.
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