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Selene (SEΛENE) vs Bergamotto Mediterraneo

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

Updated 90 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamotto Mediterraneo takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Selene (SEΛENE)

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bergamotto Mediterraneo

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

Selene (SEΛENE)1/5
Bergamotto Mediterraneo4/5
Ratings & consensus
Selene (SEΛENE)
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bergamotto Mediterraneo
Sillage & projection
Bergamotto Mediterraneo
Value for money
Bergamotto Mediterraneo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bergamotto Mediterraneo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Selene (SEΛENE)Manos Gerakinis
Bergamotto MediterraneoMazzolari
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 23%Had 10%Want 68%
3.94/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
Category winnerSelene (SEΛENE)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
30%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

24%Love
71%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityBergamotto Mediterraneo

SillageBergamotto Mediterraneo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value63
Category winnerBergamotto MediterraneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus90%
powdery80%
sweet70%
violet60%
woody50%
citrus100%
white floral86%
aromatic72%
powdery58%
violet44%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Grapefruit PeelPetitgrainCalabrian bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmine SambacVioletPraline
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodCedarwood
Top
Calabrian bergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineVioletPetitgrain
Base
Musk
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom and Violet. Durations are only published for Selene (SEΛENE), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer95
Fall53
Winter32
Day100
Night39
Spring88
Summer100
Fall50
Winter13
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex31
Women69
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,268

PerfumerChristina Koutsoudaki

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerBergamotto MediterraneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manos Gerakinis Selene captures the breezy magic of an open-air cinema on a warm Aegean evening. The opening is sharp. Bitter petitgrain, zesty grapefruit peel, and Calabrian bergamot deliver an immediate citrus flash before melting into soft petals. You quickly detect orange blossom and creamy jasmine sambac, laced w…

Reviews →

Bergamotto Mediterraneo is a bright citrus aromatic built around Calabrian bergamot, lemon and mandarin, softened by orange blossom, jasmine and violet. It reads fresh, clean and lightly floral rather than heavy, with a musky base that keeps the dry-down simple. Best suited to spring, summer and daytime wear, it shou…

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, Selene (SEΛENE) or Bergamotto Mediterraneo?

Bergamotto Mediterraneo takes 4 of 5 categories. Selene (SEΛENE) is rated 4.02/5 from 44 votes; Bergamotto Mediterraneo is rated 3.94/5 from 46 votes. Choose Selene (SEΛENE) for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bergamotto Mediterraneo for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Selene (SEΛENE) or Bergamotto Mediterraneo?

Bergamotto Mediterraneo lasts longest (Bergamotto Mediterraneo 74/100, Selene (SEΛENE) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selene (SEΛENE) or Bergamotto Mediterraneo?

Bergamotto Mediterraneo projects furthest (Bergamotto Mediterraneo 63/100, Selene (SEΛENE) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selene (SEΛENE) and Bergamotto Mediterraneo smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom and Violet.

Is Selene (SEΛENE) or Bergamotto Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

Selene (SEΛENE) suits daytime wear; Bergamotto Mediterraneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selene (SEΛENE) and Bergamotto Mediterraneo?

Selene (SEΛENE) has top notes of Grapefruit Peel, Petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Violet and Praline, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Bergamotto Mediterraneo has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Violet and Petitgrain, a base of Musk.

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