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Mezzo vs Oceania Parfum

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

Updated 235 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Mezzo

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Oceania Parfum

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mezzo1/5
Oceania Parfum3/5
Ratings & consensus
Oceania Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Oceania Parfum
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Mezzo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oceania Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MezzoParis Elysees
Oceania ParfumRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%
4.17/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%
Category winnerOceania ParfumRating 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

48%Love
30%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityOceania Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value40
Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
mossy70%
amber60%
white floral50%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
powdery53%
green42%
Scent match40%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
BergamotLemonLimeLavenderjuniper berryMandarinRosemaryGrapefruit
Heart
VioletGeraniumYlang YlangJasmine SambacJasmine
Base
VetiverGalbanumOrrisSandalwoodCedarwoodLabdanumBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesLime and Jasmine. 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
Spring90
Summer100
Fall70
Winter20
Day100
Night56
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex0
Women9
Men71
Unisex21
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,754

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerOceania ParfumHigher 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 Parfum opens with a polished burst of citrus, herbs, and lavender, then settles into a woody, mossy, slightly powdery fougere shape. It feels cleaner and smoother than a sharp marine freshie. On skin, it usually reads refined, upscale, and more masculine-leaning than truly neutral. If you want a seaside idea …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mezzo or Oceania Parfum?

Oceania Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Oceania Parfum is rated 4.17/5 from 215 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oceania Parfum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Oceania Parfum?

Oceania Parfum lasts longest (Oceania Parfum 77/100, Mezzo 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Oceania Parfum?

Projection is very close: Mezzo 67/100, Oceania Parfum 67/100 for sillage.

Do Mezzo and Oceania Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime and Jasmine.

Is Mezzo or Oceania Parfum better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear; Oceania Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Oceania Parfum?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. Oceania Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Geranium, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vetiver, Galbanum, Orris and Sandalwood.

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