Fragrance comparison

Mezzo vs Oceania

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,653 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #51,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,103 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mezzo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mezzo3/5

Oceania2/5

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

MezzoParis Elysees

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

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

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value24

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

JuniperJasmineNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

MossAmberSandalowood

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesThyme, Lime, Jasmine and Moss. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,103

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

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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, Mezzo or Oceania?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Oceania?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Oceania 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Oceania?

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

Do Mezzo and Oceania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Lime, Jasmine and Moss.

Is Mezzo or Oceania better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Oceania?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. 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.