Mediterranean Eau de Parfum vs Fleur de Murier Eau de Parfum

Mediterranean

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2007	Year	2018
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Fleur de Murier

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mediterranean

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 - Fleur de Murier

This one's a bit of a curveball. Karl Lagerfeld's Fleur de Murier is a divisive take on fruity florals, with its unexpectedly tart and woody dry down sparking a 'love it or leave it' response amongst wearers. Not for everyone, but certainly not boring.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	9%
Floral	28%	21%
Fruity	22%	30%
Green	1%	3%
Sweet	29%	33%
Warm	7%	5%
Woody	10%	8%
Earthy	2%	3%
Animalic	13%	9%
Fresh	14%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in Mediterranean

Plum 35% Mandarin 35% Peach 30%

Only in Fleur de Murier

Red Currant 39% Raspberry 36% Orange 24%

Only in Mediterranean

Wisteria 38% Magnolia 34% Orchid 28%

Only in Fleur de Murier

Blackberry 32% Violet 26% Orange Blossom 22% Lily Of The Valley 20%

Shared Notes

Musk 41% vs 31%

Sandalwood 32% vs 26%

Amber 25% vs 20%

Only in Fleur de Murier

Vanilla 22%

Accords

Mediterranean Fleur de Murier

100%

Floral

50%

76%

Fruity

100%

62%

Sweet

73%

65%

Citrus

48%

63%

Powdery

61%

54%

Musky

50%

45%

Fresh

52%

Soft Spicy

50%

47%

Woody

46%

White Floral

47%

Floral shared

100%

50%

Fruity shared

76%

100%

Sweet shared

62%

73%

Citrus shared

65%

48%

Powdery shared

63%

61%

Musky shared

54%

50%

Fresh shared

45%

52%

Soft Spicy

50%

Woody shared

47%

46%

White Floral

47%

Performance

Mediterranean Fleur de Murier

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mediterranean

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.

Fleur de Murier

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, fruity opening make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, if sparingly applied. The unique woody-musky dry down adds a touch of intrigue for a laid-back date, but its unconventional character might be too bold for formal events.