Fragrance comparison

Apollo vs Oceania

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,919 ratings analysed

Apollo

AXE

3.19286 votes

Rank #12,632 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,101 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 5 of 7 categories.

Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Apollo2/7

Oceania5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApolloAXE

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.19/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

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

19%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

253 votes

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerOceaniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value24

Category winnerApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Iris and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerApolloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,632

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#1,101

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…

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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, Apollo or Oceania?

Oceania takes 5 of 7 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Apollo or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apollo or Oceania?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apollo and Oceania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Iris and Geranium.

Is Apollo or Oceania better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Apollo and Oceania?

Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. 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.