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Basile Uomo vs Oceania

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

Updated 1,748 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basile Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Basile Uomo

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Oceania

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Basile Uomo5/7
Oceania2/7
Ratings & consensus
Oceania
Community sentiment
Basile Uomo
Longevity
Basile Uomo
Sillage & projection
Basile Uomo
Value for money
Basile Uomo
Versatility
Basile Uomo
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Basile UomoBasile
OceaniaRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 79%Had 21%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
43%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

115 votes

52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerBasile UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityBasile Uomo

SillageBasile Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value24
Category winnerBasile UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
green69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BasilRosemaryLavenderAmalfi LemonLemon VerbenaThymeGrapefruitTangerine
Heart
PineTarragonGeraniumCloveCumin
Base
PatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedarMusk
Top
LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Lavender, Thyme 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
Spring98
Summer36
Fall100
Winter58
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBasile UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,101

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile Uomo by Basile reinterprets the classic 1987 Italian style with a fresh, aromatic composition. It opens with bright citrus note bursts of lemon, lime, and bergamot before settling into a green pine and fresh basil heart, finished by a dry patchouli and sandalwood base. Designed for traditional barbershop fragra…

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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…

Reviews →
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, Basile Uomo or Oceania?

Basile Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Basile Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 115 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Basile Uomo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Basile Uomo or Oceania?

They last about the same: Basile Uomo 69/100, Oceania 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Basile Uomo or Oceania?

Basile Uomo projects furthest (Basile Uomo 63/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile Uomo and Oceania smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme and Grapefruit.

Is Basile Uomo or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, Basile Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile Uomo is the stronger pick. Basile Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Uomo and Oceania?

Basile Uomo has top notes of Basil, Rosemary, Lavender and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Pine, Tarragon, Geranium and Clove, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.

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