Fragrance comparison

I.Patchouly vs Oceania

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,664 ratings analysed

5 wins

I.Patchouly

IO.KO 1954

4.1031 votes

Rank #23,122 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,103 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I.Patchouly takes 5 of 7 categories.

I.Patchouly
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

I.Patchouly5/7

Oceania2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

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

42%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityI.Patchouly

SillageI.Patchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value24

Category winnerI.PatchoulyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme

Heart

PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood

Base

AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cedar, Thyme and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer23

Fall92

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,122

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,103

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …

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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, I.Patchouly or Oceania?

I.Patchouly takes 5 of 7 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or Oceania?

I.Patchouly lasts longest (I.Patchouly 82/100, Oceania 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Oceania?

I.Patchouly projects furthest (I.Patchouly 67/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I.Patchouly and Oceania smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cedar, Thyme and Sandalwood.

Is I.Patchouly or Oceania better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Oceania?

I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. 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.