Fragrance comparison

Oceania vs Sedley

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6,600 ratings analysed

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,058 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sedley

Parfums de Marly

4.254,967 votes

Rank #2,503 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sedley takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Oceania3/7

Sedley4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sedley
Community sentiment: Sedley
Longevity: Oceania
Sillage & projection: Oceania
Value for money: Sedley
Versatility: Sedley
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

SedleyParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4,967 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSedleyRating 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

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

4,967 votes

Category winnerSedleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value28

Category winnerSedleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

amber60%

green50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMintBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderRosemaryGeraniumOlibanum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanSandalowoodCedarCashmeranVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Sedley, 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

Winter9

Day100

Night37

Category winnerSedleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,058

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#2,503

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews210

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…

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Parfums de Marly Sedley is a bright, fizzy citrus aromatic that opens like an ice-cold lemon-lime soda. The sparkle hits fast. Crisp spearmint, tart bergamot, and juicy grapefruit cut through the air with immediate energy before settling into herbal French lavender and aromatic rosemary. It feels clean, sunlit, and un…

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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 Sedley?

Sedley takes 4 of 7 categories. Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes; Sedley is rated 4.25/5 from 4,967 votes. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sedley for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oceania or Sedley?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Sedley 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oceania or Sedley?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Sedley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oceania and Sedley smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Oceania or Sedley better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oceania is the stronger pick. For winter, Sedley is the stronger pick. Sedley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oceania and Sedley?

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. Sedley has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalowood, Cedar and Cashmeran.