Fragrance comparison

Uomini Mediterraneo vs Winter Tale Special Edition

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Uomini Mediterraneo

O Boticário

4.1729 votes

Rank #46,324 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Winter Tale Special Edition

Canali

4.4945 votes

Rank #32,673 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Winter Tale Special Edition takes 6 of 7 categories.

Uomini Mediterraneo
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Winter Tale Special Edition
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Uomini Mediterraneo1/7

Winter Tale Special Edition6/7

Ratings & consensus: Winter Tale Special Edition
Community sentiment: Winter Tale Special Edition
Longevity: Winter Tale Special Edition
Sillage & projection: Uomini Mediterraneo
Value for money: Winter Tale Special Edition
Versatility: Winter Tale Special Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Winter Tale Special Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Uomini MediterraneoO Boticário

Winter Tale Special EditionCanali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 15%Had 41%Want 44%

4.49/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

62%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityWinter Tale Special Edition

SillageUomini Mediterraneo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderCypressLimeBasil

Heart

Red ApplePineappleBlack CurrantOrange

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red AppleGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

African Orange FlowerLavenderStar Anise

Base6 to 8 hours

Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lavender, Red Apple and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Winter Tale Special Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Spring56

Summer67

Fall78

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,324

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,673

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWinter Tale Special EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Uomini Mediterraneo by O Boticário delivers an immediate splash of coastal sunshine with a refreshing blast of zesty lime, tart Amalfi lemon, and crisp green cypress. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals a juicy blend of sweet red apple, ripe pineapple, and tangy black currant balanced by herbal Fre…

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Winter Tale Special Edition by Canali is a polished woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit, refined botanicals, and dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and sweet red apple zest. As the brisk opening settles, a clean heart of aromatic lavender and African …

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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, Uomini Mediterraneo or Winter Tale Special Edition?

Winter Tale Special Edition takes 6 of 7 categories. Uomini Mediterraneo is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes; Winter Tale Special Edition is rated 4.49/5 from 45 votes. Choose Uomini Mediterraneo for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Winter Tale Special Edition for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Uomini Mediterraneo or Winter Tale Special Edition?

Winter Tale Special Edition lasts longest (Winter Tale Special Edition 76/100, Uomini Mediterraneo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Uomini Mediterraneo or Winter Tale Special Edition?

Projection is very close: Uomini Mediterraneo 58/100, Winter Tale Special Edition 57/100 for sillage.

Do Uomini Mediterraneo and Winter Tale Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Red Apple and Virginia Cedar.

Is Uomini Mediterraneo or Winter Tale Special Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Uomini Mediterraneo is the stronger pick. For winter, Winter Tale Special Edition is the stronger pick. Uomini Mediterraneo suits daytime wear; Winter Tale Special Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Uomini Mediterraneo and Winter Tale Special Edition?

Uomini Mediterraneo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Cypress and Lime, heart notes of Red Apple, Pineapple, Black Currant and Orange, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Sandalwood and Amber. Winter Tale Special Edition has top notes of Red Apple, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Lavender and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.