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Oceania vs Rubikona No. 11

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

Updated 1,869 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Oceania

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

  • Rubikona No. 11

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oceania4/7
Rubikona No. 113/7
Ratings & consensus
Oceania
Community sentiment
Oceania
Longevity
Rubikona No. 11
Sillage & projection
Rubikona No. 11
Value for money
Oceania
Versatility
Rubikona No. 11
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
Rubikona No. 11Puredistance
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 236 votes
Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%
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

46%Love
25%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

236 votes

Category winnerOceaniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRubikona No. 11

SillageRubikona No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value24
¤ Price value23
Category winnerOceaniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both 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
Top20-30 mins
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
Orange BlossomYlang-YlangCloveRoseIris
Base8-12+ hrs
PatchouliMuskSolar NotesVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Rubikona No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerRubikona No. 11Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
Men4
Unisex36
Women60
Date 39%Party 30%Work 18%Casual 14%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,017

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#8,154

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews28

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 →

Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 opens with a sparkling rush of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. As the sharp citrus bite softens on warm skin, a rich floral heart emerges with orange blossom, velvety rose, and a noticeable kick of dry clove. Cécile Zarokian anchored this blend…

Reviews →
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 Rubikona No. 11?

Oceania takes 4 of 7 categories. Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes; Rubikona No. 11 is rated 4.01/5 from 236 votes. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Rubikona No. 11 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oceania or Rubikona No. 11?

Rubikona No. 11 lasts longest (Rubikona No. 11 77/100, Oceania 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oceania or Rubikona No. 11?

Rubikona No. 11 projects furthest (Rubikona No. 11 67/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oceania and Rubikona No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Oceania or Rubikona No. 11 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oceania is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubikona No. 11 is the stronger pick. Rubikona No. 11 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oceania and Rubikona No. 11?

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. Rubikona No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Solar Notes and Vanilla.

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