Pub vs Mediterraneum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mediterraneum takes 3 of 5 categories.
PubChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
MediterraneumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pub2/5
Mediterraneum3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mediterraneum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pub
- Sillage & projection
- Pub
- Value for money
- Mediterraneum
- 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
PubRevlonMediterraneumProteo ProfumiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
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 hate38%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
13 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
Category winners
LongevityPub
SillagePub
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMediterraneumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
vanilla92%
musky84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
lavender61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil
Heart
HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Mediterraneum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer17
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night60
Spring82
Summer71
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night86
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#23,340
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#12,694
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…
Reviews →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…
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, Pub or Mediterraneum?
Mediterraneum takes 3 of 5 categories. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pub or Mediterraneum?
They last about the same: Pub 68/100, Mediterraneum 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Pub or Mediterraneum?
Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pub and Mediterraneum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender.
Is Pub or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?
Pub suits daytime wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pub and Mediterraneum?
Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille 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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