Mediterranean
Elizabeth ArdenEau de Toilette2007
Side by side
Mediterranean vs. Calypso
Is Mediterranean better than Calypso?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Plum
floralfruitysweetfresh
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Mediterranean and Calypso?
| Mediterranean | Calypso | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2007 | 2003 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Claude Dir | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Mediterranean and Calypso smell?
Mediterranean
Floral
Citrus
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Musky
Woody
Fresh
Calypso
Fruity
Sweet
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Floral
Rose
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mediterranean and Calypso share?
Top
PlumMandarin OrangePeach
Black PepperPlumPearBergamot
Heart
Japanese wisteriaMagnoliaWisteriaOrchid
RoseFreesiaLily of the ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
PatchouliVanillaRaspberry
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Mediterranean or Calypso?
| Mediterranean | Calypso | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Mediterranean and Calypso?
Some fragrances insist. Mediterranean doesn't. That's the whole point, a light, inoffensive warmth that never crowds the room or overstays. The trade-off is projection.Mediterranean
There's a specific kind of shine here, that polished, lacquered sweetness synthetic accords deliver. It's why people either love this or find it too glossy. Either way, it's unmistakably Lancôme.Calypso
The hunt
Where to buy Mediterranean and Calypso
| Mediterranean | Calypso | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $16.95fragranceshop | — |
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