Mediterranean Eau de Parfum bottle Mediterranean
Edp Concentration Edp
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2007 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Girlfriend Eau de Parfum bottle Girlfriend

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mediterranean Eau de Parfum
Elizabeth Arden's Mediterranean is a divisive scent that promises a sun-drenched escape but delivers a polarising mix of sweet fruit, powdery florals, and an unexpected salty edge. Some find it a clean, breezy summer staple, while others lament its synthetic, cloying nature or lack of aquatic freshness.
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Our Verdict - Girlfriend Eau de Parfum
This perfume is pure Nostalgia-Bait. If you're a Belieber who wants to relive your teen years, 'Girlfriend' delivers a blast of fruity-sweet memories. For everyone else, it's a generic, if pleasant, blast of celebrity-scent banality.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 7%
Floral 28% 32%
Fruity 22% 31%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 29% 34%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 10% 2%
Earthy 2% 2%
Animalic 13% 13%
Fresh 14% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mediterranean EdP
Girlfriend EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 34% vs 21%
Only in Mediterranean Eau de Parfum
Plum 35% Peach 30%
Only in Girlfriend Eau de Parfum
Blackberry 29% Strawberry 27% Pear 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 41% vs 33%
Amber 25% vs 29%
Only in Mediterranean Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 33%
Only in Girlfriend Eau de Parfum
Orchid 37%

Accords

Mediterranean Eau de Parfum Girlfriend Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
50%
76%
Fruity
100%
62%
Sweet
76%
65%
Citrus
49%
63%
Powdery
44%
54%
Musky
47%
Woody
45%
Fresh
Floral shared
100%
50%
Fruity shared
76%
100%
Sweet shared
62%
76%
Citrus shared
65%
49%
Powdery shared
63%
44%
54%
47%
45%

Performance

Mediterranean Eau de Parfum Girlfriend Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mediterranean Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, fresh character make it a decent office choice, but some find it too strong. It's perfectly suited for casual daytime wear and warm weather, though its intensity means it's less ideal for formal events or heavy exercise.

Girlfriend Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its sweet, fruity, and light nature makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer weather. While some mention it for the gym, its moderate sillage and youthfulness generally make it less suitable for formal or professional settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Floral accords and Orchid, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mediterranean Eau de Parfum
Girlfriend Eau de Parfum
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