Fragrance comparison

Preux vs HC13 Mediterráneo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Preux

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #64,848 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

HC13 Mediterráneo

Perfumérica

4.5012 votes

Rank #32,321 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Preux
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
HC13 Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Preux1/4

HC13 Mediterráneo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: HC13 Mediterráneo
Sillage & projection: HC13 Mediterráneo
Value for money: Preux
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

Preuxkari

HC13 MediterráneoPerfumérica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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 hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHC13 Mediterráneo

SillageHC13 Mediterráneo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value89

Category winnerPreuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskCitrusRosemaryIncensePalisander RosewoodBlack PepperJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CassisFig LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderJuniperBlack PepperNutmegBay Leaf

Base

VetiverMuskIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMusk, Incense, Black Pepper and Juniper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,321

PerfumerMargarita Mancilla Carillo

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Preux by Kari is a fresh, aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking a clean, daily signature. It blends sharp rosemary and cooling juniper with a warm, smoky base of incense and palisander rosewood, making it highly versatile for warm weather. This scent is ideal for post-gym wear or casual office settings.

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…

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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, Preux or HC13 Mediterráneo?

HC13 Mediterráneo takes 3 of 4 categories. Preux is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; HC13 Mediterráneo is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Preux for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose HC13 Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Preux or HC13 Mediterráneo?

HC13 Mediterráneo lasts longest (HC13 Mediterráneo 65/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Preux or HC13 Mediterráneo?

HC13 Mediterráneo projects furthest (HC13 Mediterráneo 55/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Preux and HC13 Mediterráneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Incense, Black Pepper and Juniper.

Is Preux or HC13 Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?

Preux suits day or night wear; HC13 Mediterráneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Preux and HC13 Mediterráneo?

Preux features Musk, Citrus, Rosemary, Incense and Palisander Rosewood. 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.