Fragrance comparison

Espiègle vs Oceania

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,647 ratings analysed

Espiègle

Parfums de la Bastide

4.2914 votes

Rank #33,903 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 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 4 of 5 categories.

Espiègle
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Espiègle1/5

Oceania4/5

Ratings & consensus: Oceania
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oceania
Sillage & projection: Oceania
Value for money: Espiègle
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

EspiègleParfums de la Bastide

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

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

29%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value24

Category winnerEspiègleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

fruity53%

woody42%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

Blood OrangeAlmond MilkBasilHay

Base5-7 hrs

MossVetiverMusk

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Moss. Durations are only published for Espiègle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 18%Party 10%

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,056

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiègle by Parfums de la Bastide is a vibrant burst of Mediterranean sunshine in a bottle. You get sliced mandarin orange, sharp lemon zest, and juicy blood orange right out of the nozzle. It smells remarkably authentic. There is zero artificial floor-cleaner harshness here. Within ten minutes, the crisp citrus edges…

Reviews →

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, Espiègle or Oceania?

Oceania takes 4 of 5 categories. Espiègle is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Espiègle for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Espiègle or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Espiègle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Espiègle or Oceania?

Projection is very close: Oceania 55/100, Espiègle 53/100 for sillage.

Do Espiègle and Oceania smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Moss.

Is Espiègle or Oceania better for summer or winter?

Espiègle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiègle and Oceania?

Espiègle has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Anise, heart notes of Blood Orange, Almond Milk, Basil and Hay, a base of Moss, Vetiver 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.