Fragrance comparison

Verbena Summer Secret 2010 vs Uomini Mediterraneo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Verbena Summer Secret 2010

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8353 votes

Rank #20,579 GreenAromatic

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36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Uomini Mediterraneo

O Boticário

4.1729 votes

Rank #42,388 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uomini Mediterraneo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Uomini Mediterraneo
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Verbena Summer Secret 20102/7

Uomini Mediterraneo5/7

Ratings & consensus: Uomini Mediterraneo
Community sentiment: Uomini Mediterraneo
Longevity: Uomini Mediterraneo
Sillage & projection: Uomini Mediterraneo
Value for money: Verbena Summer Secret 2010
Versatility: Uomini Mediterraneo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Verbena Summer Secret 2010

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Verbena Summer Secret 2010L'Occitane en Provence

Uomini MediterraneoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 31%Had 28%Want 41%

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 15%Had 41%Want 44%

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

45%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityUomini Mediterraneo

SillageUomini Mediterraneo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value58

Category winnerVerbena Summer Secret 2010Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

anis69%

musky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AniseRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

Lemon VerbenaMintBasil

Base3-5 hrs

Virginia CedarMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonLavenderCypressLimeBasil

Heart

Red ApplePineappleBlack CurrantOrange

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Apple, Basil, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Verbena Summer Secret 2010, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night38

Category winnerUomini MediterraneoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,388

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerbena Summer Secret 2010Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verbena Summer Secret 2010 by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of herbal refreshment tailored for sweltering weather. The first spritz unleashes crisp red apple paired with a dry prickle of star anise. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within minutes, cooling mint, crushed basil, and sharp lemon…

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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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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, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Uomini Mediterraneo takes 5 of 7 categories. Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is rated 3.83/5 from 53 votes; Uomini Mediterraneo is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Verbena Summer Secret 2010 for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Uomini Mediterraneo for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Uomini Mediterraneo lasts longest (Uomini Mediterraneo 57/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 or Uomini Mediterraneo?

Uomini Mediterraneo projects furthest (Uomini Mediterraneo 58/100, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Verbena Summer Secret 2010 and Uomini Mediterraneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Basil, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is Verbena Summer Secret 2010 or Uomini Mediterraneo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Verbena Summer Secret 2010 is the stronger pick. Verbena Summer Secret 2010 suits daytime wear; Uomini Mediterraneo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verbena Summer Secret 2010 and Uomini Mediterraneo?

Verbena Summer Secret 2010 has top notes of Anise and Red Apple, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Mint and Basil, a base of Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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.