I'm not sure if the beautiful photography of Katherine Zita-Jones against the mediterranean backdrop sets you up for the fragrance, or it actually smells like the seaside. In any case, Elizabeth Arden's Mediterranean is a beautiful, fresh yet sophisticated blend of citrus, flowers and wood. You get an illusive top note of an oceany scent along with fruitiness. A little fresh wood is prevalent in the top note through the dry down. It made me think of ocean, fruit trees and cypress; what I would envision spots along the Italian coast to smell like. Distinctive, but not so much that it wouldn't be popular across a wide range of customers. Got it for Christmas this year and it's sure to be one of my favorites. Try it, close your eyes and get a mental vacation!

Very good smelling.It's light,fruity and it reminds me of the ocean.Very nice Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean is one of my favorites.

I bought Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean perfume in 2007, just before I boarded a plane to Crete. I loved it - the scent is summery and perfect, and it lasts for ages. It carried on being my favourite when we got home, until about October. Then it just didn't smell as nice, and I didn't use it. During the summer of 2008 I found it again, and it was gorgeous again. Now it doesn't smell as nice again. It's much better in the summer - do not try it in the winter.

In a shimmering azure blue bottle, reminiscent of the much loved Mediterranean sea, and a "beaten" silver lid, I am totally captured by the marketing genius styled into this product.
Its initial "burst" is a little fruity but settles quickly with just enough beachy "air" to round things off.

With top notes including Peach nectar, Mandarin and Plum.
Heart notes of Orchid, Magnolia and Wisteria.
Base notes of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber

Its light and yet a beautifully balanced floral bouquet without seeming floral or woody.
You'll be whisked away on the breeze as you first inhale this fragrance. I close my eyes and I'm there.

My one complaint would be the need to reapply often throughout the day.

For me his is a "must have" scent.