Fragrance comparison

Snuff vs Mediterraneum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

5 wins

Snuff

Schiaparelli

4.4425 votes

Rank #16,802 WoodyAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

Mediterraneum

Proteo Profumi

4.3546 votes

Rank #12,694 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Snuff takes 5 of 7 categories.

Snuff
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mediterraneum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Snuff5/7

Mediterraneum2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SnuffSchiaparelli

MediterraneumProteo Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.35/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

Category winnerSnuffRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

52%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerSnuffMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySnuff

SillageSnuff

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value77

Category winnerSnuffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderFruity NotesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

CarnationPineVetyverJasmineSandalwoodPatchouliGeraniumOrris Root

Base

oak mossAmberLeatherOlibanumMyrhhVanille

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCinnamonRoseFirFernCarnationGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliFrench labdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleoak moss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day88

Night100

Spring82

Summer71

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night86

Category winnerMediterraneumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#12,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMediterraneumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Snuff by Schiaparelli is a vintage woody aromatic fragrance that defined a distinct masculine era. Launched in 1939, this classic blend opens with sharp bergamot and lavender before settling into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is a deeply nostalgic scent that evokes the traditional, earth-forward …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Snuff or Mediterraneum?

Snuff takes 5 of 7 categories. Snuff is rated 4.44/5 from 25 votes; Mediterraneum is rated 4.35/5 from 46 votes. Choose Snuff for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mediterraneum for a amber and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Snuff or Mediterraneum?

Snuff lasts longest (Snuff 78/100, Mediterraneum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Snuff or Mediterraneum?

Snuff projects furthest (Snuff 68/100, Mediterraneum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Snuff and Mediterraneum smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Snuff or Mediterraneum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. For winter, Mediterraneum is the stronger pick. Snuff suits evening wear; Mediterraneum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Snuff and Mediterraneum?

Snuff has top notes of Lavender, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Pine, Vetyver and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Amber, Leather and Olibanum. 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.