Fragrance comparison

Oceania vs Sumatra Rain

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,663 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,067 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Sumatra Rain

Muelhens · 1993

4.4030 votes

Rank #52,409 Sweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sumatra Rain
Choose it for a sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oceania4/5

Sumatra Rain1/5

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

OceaniaRoja Dove

Sumatra RainMuelhens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

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

40%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSumatra RainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

sweet38%

Scent match13%Clearly different

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

LimeBergamotPetitgrainGalbanumLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesJasmineClary SageOrange BlossomCyclamenGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskMossAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sumatra Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,067

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#52,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1993

Reviews0

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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Muelhens Sumatra Rain brings an immediate rush of crushed lime, green galbanum, and bitter petitgrain. It smells brisk and unapologetically herbal. You will not find modern sugar cubes or warm synthetic ambergris here. Instead, a clean current of French lavender, clary sage, and pungent cloves cuts through the humidit…

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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 Sumatra Rain?

Oceania takes 4 of 5 categories. Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes; Sumatra Rain is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sumatra Rain for a sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oceania or Sumatra Rain?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Sumatra Rain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oceania or Sumatra Rain?

Projection is very close: Oceania 55/100, Sumatra Rain 53/100 for sillage.

Do Oceania and Sumatra Rain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Oceania or Sumatra Rain better for summer or winter?

Sumatra Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oceania and Sumatra Rain?

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. Sumatra Rain has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Cloves, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.