Patchouli 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?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PatchouliChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean NightsChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Patchouli2/4
Mediterranean Nights2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mediterranean Nights
- Sillage & projection
- Mediterranean Nights
- Value for money
- Patchouli
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PatchouliPheboMediterranean NightsMarcocciaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 196 votes
Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%
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 hate60%Love
27%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
196 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 winnerPatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
rose60%
balsamic50%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
amber61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseCyclamen
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesCedar
Top15-30 mins
PineLemonOrangeIncenseBergamotMandarin OrangeCyclamen
Heart2-4 hrs
AmberSageMarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePatchouliGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
MossWoody NotesCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mediterranean Nights, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter85
Day100
Night83
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#7,670
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2015
Reviews10
Overall rank#63,777
PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBuilt around dry timber and crisp foliage, this Brazilian release pairs tart citrus with an airy herbal base. Fresh Sicilian lemon and bitter orange cut through the earthy bite of patchouli, supported by a sheer veil of cyclamen and lily of the valley. It serves workers and casual wearers who want a clean woody signat…
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, Patchouli or Mediterranean Nights?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Patchouli is rated 4.38/5 from 196 votes; Mediterranean Nights is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Nights for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Mediterranean Nights?
Mediterranean Nights lasts longest (Mediterranean Nights 65/100, Patchouli 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli or Mediterranean Nights?
Mediterranean Nights projects furthest (Mediterranean Nights 50/100, Patchouli 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli and Mediterranean Nights smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lemon and Jasmine.
Is Patchouli or Mediterranean Nights better for summer or winter?
Patchouli suits daytime wear; Mediterranean Nights suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli and Mediterranean Nights?
Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Cyclamen, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Cedar. 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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