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Oceania vs OE

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

Updated 1,916 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OE takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Oceania

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

  • OE

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Oceania3/7
OE4/7
Ratings & consensus
Oceania
Community sentiment
Oceania
Longevity
OE
Sillage & projection
OE
Value for money
OE
Versatility
OE
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
OceaniaRoja Dove
OEBogue
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 283 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
Category winnerOceaniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

1,478 votes

42%Love
34%Like
12%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerOceaniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityOE

SillageOE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value24
¤ Price value52
Category winnerOEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
aromatic100%
citrus83%
woody65%
fresh spicy48%
camphor30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum
Notes
GrapefruitBergamotLemonCamphorJuniperPineTobaccoCedarRosemaryBlack PepperCypressThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOEMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
Men60
Unisex38
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,047

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#3,742

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

OE opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, then quickly turns greener and more resinous. Pine, juniper, rosemary and cypress keep it brisk and aromatic, while tobacco, woods and benzoin give the dry-down a dry, slightly smoky warmth. It reads clearly unisex, though many wearers may find it leans tr…

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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, Oceania or OE?

OE takes 4 of 7 categories. Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes; OE is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose OE for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oceania or OE?

OE lasts longest (OE 78/100, Oceania 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oceania or OE?

OE projects furthest (OE 68/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oceania and OE smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is Oceania or OE better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oceania is the stronger pick. For winter, OE is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oceania and OE?

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. OE features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Camphor and Juniper.

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