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Fraîche Molécules vs Oceania

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

Updated 1,639 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Fraîche Molécules

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Oceania

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

Fraîche Molécules3/4
Oceania1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fraîche Molécules
Sillage & projection
Fraîche Molécules
Value for money
Fraîche Molécules
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
Fraîche MoléculesDi Caprio Parfum
OceaniaRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%
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
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 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
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityFraîche Molécules

SillageFraîche Molécules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value24
Category winnerFraîche MoléculesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
ozonic84%
green77%
woody69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Ozonic notesBergamotGalbanumLime
Heart2-4 hrs
ConiferVioletSageFloral Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarwoodVetiverAmberMusk
Top
LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Lime and Violet. Durations are only published for Fraîche Molécules, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,047

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fraîche Molécules opens with an icy gust of ozonic air, sour lime, and zesty bergamot. The first minute has a sharp alcohol vapor, but it settles fast into bitter green galbanum. Crisp conifer needles and clean clary sage take over the midsection. A touch of dewy violet softens the pine sap without turning sweet. As t…

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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, Fraîche Molécules or Oceania?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories. Fraîche Molécules is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Fraîche Molécules for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fraîche Molécules or Oceania?

Fraîche Molécules lasts longest (Fraîche Molécules 90/100, Oceania 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fraîche Molécules or Oceania?

Fraîche Molécules projects furthest (Fraîche Molécules 88/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fraîche Molécules and Oceania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Lime and Violet.

Is Fraîche Molécules or Oceania better for summer or winter?

Fraîche Molécules suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fraîche Molécules and Oceania?

Fraîche Molécules has top notes of Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime, heart notes of Conifer, Violet, Sage and Floral Notes, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber 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.

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