Fragrance comparison

Door to the Bay vs Oceania

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,637 ratings analysed

Door to the Bay

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #46,517 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,056 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 3 of 4 categories.

Door to the Bay
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Door to the Bay1/4

Oceania3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Door to the BayThe Dua Brand

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value24

Category winnerDoor to the BayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWoodsy NotesThymeLemonLimeYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Thyme, Lemon and Lime. Durations are only published for Door to the Bay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 16%Party 13%

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,056

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Door to the Bay by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic citrus explosion built around yuzu, tart lime, and bright mandarin orange. It hits the air like cold citrus rind squeezed directly over fresh green thyme. You get an immediate flash of sharp lemon zest before a juicy, candy-like sweetness softens the acidity. The her…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Door to the Bay or Oceania?

Oceania takes 3 of 4 categories. Door to the Bay is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Door to the Bay for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Door to the Bay or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Door to the Bay 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Door to the Bay or Oceania?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Door to the Bay 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Door to the Bay and Oceania smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Thyme, Lemon and Lime.

Is Door to the Bay or Oceania better for summer or winter?

Door to the Bay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Door to the Bay and Oceania?

Door to the Bay features Mandarin Orange, Woodsy Notes, Thyme, Lemon and Lime. 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.