Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Oceania

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,702 ratings analysed

5 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #16,142 AromaticGreen

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69%scent match

Closely related

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,103 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 5 of 7 categories.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19885/7

Oceania2/7

Ratings & consensus: Oceania
Community sentiment: 1988
Longevity: 1988
Sillage & projection: 1988
Value for money: 1988
Versatility: 1988
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1988Floris

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOceaniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winner1988Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity1988

Sillage1988

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value24

Category winner1988Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winner1988Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,103

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris 1988 launches with a sharp, green snap of galbanum coupled with bright bergamot and tangy cassis. The opening feels crisp, cooling, and herbaceous on the skin. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite relaxes into a powdery heart where iris and quiet rose soften the botanical herbal edges. As the scent se…

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Oceania opens with bright citrus, lavender and aromatic herbs, then settles into a polished mix of soft florals, powdery woods and clean musk. It reads more like a refined Mediterranean citrus aromatic than a true marine scent. It may suit someone who wants an elegant warm weather fragrance with a smooth, upscale feel…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1988 or Oceania?

1988 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Oceania?

1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Oceania 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Oceania?

1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Oceania smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is 1988 or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1988 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1988 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Oceania?

1988 has top notes of Green Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Oceania has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Iris, Musk, Cedar and Moss.