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Jamaica² Man vs Oceania

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

Updated 1,696 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Jamaica² Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Oceania

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Jamaica² Man2/7
Oceania5/7
Ratings & consensus
Oceania
Community sentiment
Oceania
Longevity
Oceania
Sillage & projection
Oceania
Value for money
Jamaica² Man
Versatility
Jamaica² Man
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jamaica² ManPuma
OceaniaRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.76/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 22%Had 57%Want 22%
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
14%Love
50%Like
18%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerOceaniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value24
Category winnerJamaica² ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy69%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
SageTarragonThymeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart1-2 hrs
GalbanumRoseGeraniumJasmine
Base3-4 hrs
AmberSandalwoodVanilla
Top
LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum
InformationalShared notesThyme, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Jamaica² Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring40
Summer100
Fall20
Winter7
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJamaica² ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
Casual 50%Work 28%Date 13%Party 9%
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,018

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jamaica Man opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon, earthy sage, and crushed tarragon. It hits fast. A quick flash of perfumer alcohol clears out in seconds, leaving clean herbs and bitter green galbanum behind. Soapy geranium adds breezy structure. The drydown turns warm and sweet, letting smooth sandalwo…

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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, Jamaica² Man or Oceania?

Oceania takes 5 of 7 categories. Jamaica² Man is rated 3.76/5 from 63 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Jamaica² Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jamaica² Man or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Jamaica² Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jamaica² Man or Oceania?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Jamaica² Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jamaica² Man and Oceania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Galbanum.

Is Jamaica² Man or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jamaica² Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Oceania is the stronger pick. Jamaica² Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jamaica² Man and Oceania?

Jamaica² Man has top notes of Sage, Tarragon, Thyme and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Galbanum, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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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