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Profumo di Pantelleria vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 90 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Profumo di Pantelleria

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Mediterraneum

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Profumo di Pantelleria2/8
Mediterraneum6/8
Ratings & consensus
Mediterraneum
Community sentiment
Mediterraneum
Longevity
Profumo di Pantelleria
Sillage & projection
Profumo di Pantelleria
Value for money
Mediterraneum
Versatility
Mediterraneum
Note pyramid (duration)
Mediterraneum
Fragranxe ranking
Mediterraneum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Profumo di PantelleriaProfumi di Pantelleria
MediterraneumProteo Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 10%Want 53%
4.35/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%
Category winnerMediterraneumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

52%Love
37%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMediterraneumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityProfumo di Pantelleria

SillageProfumo di Pantelleria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value77
Category winnerMediterraneumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
fresh61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrangeLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
BasilRosemaryThymeNeroliJasmineGeranium
Base6 to 8 hours
oak mossAmberPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss
Category winnerMediterraneumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall33
Winter11
Day100
Night20
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Profumo di Pantelleria opens with a vivid burst of bitter orange, Amalfi lemon, mandarin orange, and sweet lavender. It captures the dry, sunny atmosphere of the Mediterranean island that inspired it, grounding bright citrus rinds with savory culinary herbs. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core of basil, rose…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Profumo di Pantelleria or Mediterraneum?

Mediterraneum takes 6 of 8 categories. Profumo di Pantelleria is rated 4.09/5 from 44 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Profumo di Pantelleria for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Profumo di Pantelleria or Mediterraneum?

Profumo di Pantelleria lasts longest (Profumo di Pantelleria 79/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Profumo di Pantelleria or Mediterraneum?

Profumo di Pantelleria projects furthest (Profumo di Pantelleria 74/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Profumo di Pantelleria and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Profumo di Pantelleria or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Profumo di Pantelleria is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Profumo di Pantelleria suits daytime wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Profumo di Pantelleria and Mediterraneum?

Profumo di Pantelleria has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Basil, Rosemary, Thyme and Neroli, a base of oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. 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.

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