Profondo vs HC13 Mediterráneo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
HC13 Mediterráneo takes 4 of 4 categories.
ProfondoChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer.
HC13 MediterráneoChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Profondo0/4
HC13 Mediterráneo4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- HC13 Mediterráneo
- Sillage & projection
- HC13 Mediterráneo
- Value for money
- HC13 Mediterráneo
- 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
ProfondoProfessorHC13 MediterráneoPerfuméricaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 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 hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%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
LongevityHC13 Mediterráneo
SillageHC13 Mediterráneo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHC13 MediterráneoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
citrus61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeAppleCardamomFruity Notes
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomLavenderNutmeg
Base2 to 3 hours
CoumarinAmberTonka BeanLeatherWhite MuskPatchouli
Top
CassisFig LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonCardamom
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderJuniperBlack PepperNutmegBay Leaf
Base
VetiverMuskIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Profondo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer82
Fall73
Winter45
Day100
Night42
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#65,858
PerfumerMoellhausen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,219
PerfumerMargarita Mancilla Carillo
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHC13 MediterráneoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProfondo by Professor delivers a lively blend of crisp fruitiness and cozy warmth. The scent opens with a burst of juicy mandarin orange and crisp apple, lifted by the sweet punch of cardamom and assorted fruity notes. As the bright start settles, clean lavender and gentle orange blossom emerge, dusted with warm nutme…
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, Profondo or HC13 Mediterráneo?
HC13 Mediterráneo takes 4 of 4 categories. Profondo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; HC13 Mediterráneo is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Profondo for a fruity and warm spicy character. Best in summer. Choose HC13 Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Profondo or HC13 Mediterráneo?
HC13 Mediterráneo lasts longest (HC13 Mediterráneo 65/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Profondo or HC13 Mediterráneo?
HC13 Mediterráneo projects furthest (HC13 Mediterráneo 55/100, Profondo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Profondo and HC13 Mediterráneo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Lavender.
Is Profondo or HC13 Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?
HC13 Mediterráneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Profondo and HC13 Mediterráneo?
Profondo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Apple, Cardamom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather. 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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