Fragrance comparison

The Perfume Garden vs Mediterre

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

The Perfume Garden

Marina Barcenilla Parfums

4.3010 votes

Rank #37,649 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mediterre

Vanitas Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #44,096 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

The Perfume Garden
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterre
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Perfume Garden2/5

Mediterre2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mediterre
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: The Perfume Garden
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterre
Fragranxe ranking: The Perfume Garden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Perfume GardenMarina Barcenilla Parfums

MediterreVanitas Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMediterre

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe Perfume GardenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

amber80%

animalic70%

rose60%

woody50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

marine84%

amber77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliAmbergrisJasmineOrange BlossomRoseSandalwoodBenzoinPetitgrainGreen MandarinLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-40 mins

TangerineGreen MandarinPetitgrainMandarinThymeCitrus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacStephanotisSea NotesTuberoseSeaweedFigNerium Oleander

Base6-10 hrs

Sea SaltMimosaAmbergrisLabdanumAmberWoody NotesMuskDecalepis hamiltonii

Category winnerMediterreLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,649

PerfumerMarina Barcenilla

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,096

PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Perfume GardenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Perfume Garden by Marina Barcenilla Parfums presents a vivid, natural floral landscape rooted in traditional botanicals. It opens with bright green mandarin and crisp petitgrain, quickly joined by citrusy neroli. At its center, orange blossom, lush rose, and jasmine create the feel of an authentic flower shop brim…

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Mediterre by Vanitas Parfums captures the sun-drenched atmosphere of an Aegean coastline without smelling like a generic aquatic sports cologne. It opens with an energetic splash of green mandarin, tart tangerine, and herbal thyme that feels like peeling fresh citrus in a salty sea breeze. As it settles, creamy orange…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Perfume Garden or Mediterre?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. The Perfume Garden is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Mediterre is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Perfume Garden for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterre for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Perfume Garden or Mediterre?

Mediterre lasts longest (Mediterre 70/100, The Perfume Garden 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Perfume Garden or Mediterre?

Projection is very close: The Perfume Garden 50/100, Mediterre 50/100 for sillage.

Do The Perfume Garden and Mediterre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Green Mandarin.

Is The Perfume Garden or Mediterre better for summer or winter?

The Perfume Garden suits daytime wear; Mediterre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Perfume Garden and Mediterre?

The Perfume Garden features Neroli, Ambergris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose. Mediterre has top notes of Tangerine, Green Mandarin, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Stephanotis and Sea Notes, a base of Sea Salt, Mimosa, Ambergris and Labdanum.