Fragrance comparison

M+ vs Oceania

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,652 ratings analysed

M+

Mandarina Duck

3.5819 votes

Rank #51,774 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,066 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 3 of 5 categories.

M+
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

M+2/5

Oceania3/5

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

M+Mandarina Duck

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 31%

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

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageM+

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value24

Category winnerM+Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBlack PepperLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCypressIris

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarVetiverAmber

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Grapefruit and Violet. Durations are only published for M+, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,774

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,066

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck M+ opens with an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly settles into aromatic French lavender. It smells crisp, dry, and unmistakably masculine right from the first spray. The heart brings out green cypress needles and a cool, powdery iris that keeps the profile crisp with…

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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, M+ or Oceania?

Oceania takes 3 of 5 categories. M+ is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose M+ for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M+ or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, M+ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M+ or Oceania?

Projection is very close: M+ 57/100, Oceania 55/100 for sillage.

Do M+ and Oceania smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Grapefruit and Violet.

Is M+ or Oceania better for summer or winter?

M+ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M+ and Oceania?

M+ has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cypress and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. 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.