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L'ivree Bleue vs Oceania

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

Updated 1,956 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • L'ivree Bleue

    Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Oceania

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

L'ivree Bleue3/7
Oceania3/7
Ratings & consensus
Oceania
Community sentiment
Oceania
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
L'ivree Bleue
Value for money
L'ivree Bleue
Versatility
L'ivree Bleue
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'ivree BleueOrmaie
OceaniaRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 323 votes
Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%
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
33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

217 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
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageL'ivree Bleue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value24
Category winnerL'ivree BleueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
cacao84%
powdery77%
amber69%
iris61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
Scent match12%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RumMandarin OrangeLily
Heart
IrisViolet
Base
Cacao PodVanillaBenzoinPatchouli
Top
LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring23
Summer7
Fall100
Winter87
Day92
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'ivree BleueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex62
Women34
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#1,104

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Ivrée Bleue is a warm boozy cacao and vanilla scent with a powdery floral center. Reviewers often describe rum, dark chocolate, benzoin and cocoa, softened by iris, violet and a trace of mandarin brightness. It suits cooler weather, close settings and people who like refined gourmands that stay elegant rather than s…

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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, L'ivree Bleue or Oceania?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. L'ivree Bleue is rated 3.82/5 from 323 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose L'ivree Bleue for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'ivree Bleue or Oceania?

They last about the same: L'ivree Bleue 68/100, Oceania 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'ivree Bleue or Oceania?

L'ivree Bleue projects furthest (L'ivree Bleue 58/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'ivree Bleue and Oceania smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris and Violet.

Is L'ivree Bleue or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'ivree Bleue is the stronger pick. For winter, L'ivree Bleue is the stronger pick. L'ivree Bleue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'ivree Bleue and Oceania?

L'ivree Bleue has top notes of Rum, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Iris and Violet, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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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