Fragrance comparison

Private Collection vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Private Collection

Julian Rouas

3.004 votes

Rank #61,915 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #11,296 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Private Collection
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Private Collection1/2

Mediterraneum1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Private Collection
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterraneum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Private CollectionJulian Rouas

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePrivate Collection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value77

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

lavender84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Musk

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

LavenderVanille

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

InformationalShared notesLavender and Vanille. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Private Collection by Julian Rouas presents a floral and amber focus designed for women. It opens with a musky presence that transitions into a heart of varied floral notes, settling into a base of lavender and vanilla. This blend aims for longevity, making it a potential signature scent for those who enjoy warm, powd…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Private Collection or Mediterraneum?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Private Collection is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Private Collection for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Private Collection or Mediterraneum?

Private Collection projects furthest (Private Collection 75/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Private Collection and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender and Vanille.

Is Private Collection or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

Private Collection suits daytime wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Private Collection and Mediterraneum?

Private Collection has top notes of Musk, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Lavender and Vanille. 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.