Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry vs Oceania

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,670 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Cherry

Adopt Parfums

4.1937 votes

Rank #7,058 CherryPowdery

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,104 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Cherry4/7

Oceania3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CherryAdopt Parfums

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 70%

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

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerBlack CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageBlack Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value24

Category winnerBlack CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletGeranium

Base

CherryVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet. 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

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,058

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#1,104

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cherry by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Violet and Geranium; base notes are Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

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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, Black Cherry or Oceania?

Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Cherry is rated 4.19/5 from 37 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Black Cherry for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry or Oceania?

They last about the same: Oceania 68/100, Black Cherry 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry or Oceania?

Black Cherry projects furthest (Black Cherry 70/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry and Oceania smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet.

Is Black Cherry or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Black Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry and Oceania?

Black Cherry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. 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.