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Oceania vs Time to Play Man

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

Updated 1,674 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Oceania

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

  • Time to Play Man

    Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oceania5/7
Time to Play Man2/7
Ratings & consensus
Oceania
Community sentiment
Oceania
Longevity
Oceania
Sillage & projection
Oceania
Value for money
Time to Play Man
Versatility
Time to Play Man
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
Time to Play ManPuma
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 38%Had 39%Want 24%
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

12%Love
56%Like
12%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerOceaniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value24
¤ Price value72
Category winnerTime to Play ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
citrus100%
ozonic92%
fruity84%
aquatic77%
sweet69%
amber61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus

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
PineappleLimeBergamotLemon
Heart1.5-3 hrs
WatermelonBasilGalbanum
Base3-5 hrs
MuskAmberLabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Bergamot and Musk. Durations are only published for Time to Play Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring79
Summer100
Fall21
Winter7
Day100
Night17
Category winnerTime to Play ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
Casual 46%Work 31%Party 13%Date 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,018

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Overall rank#19,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Puma Time to Play Man brings an immediate rush of bright energy for warm summer days. The first spray releases a brisk alcohol flash that quickly gives way to tangy lime, juicy pineapple, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharpness settles, a bre…

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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 Time to Play Man?

Oceania takes 5 of 7 categories. Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes; Time to Play Man is rated 3.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Time to Play Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oceania or Time to Play Man?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Time to Play Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oceania or Time to Play Man?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Time to Play Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oceania and Time to Play Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Oceania or Time to Play Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Time to Play Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Oceania is the stronger pick. Time to Play Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oceania and Time to Play Man?

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. Time to Play Man has top notes of Pineapple, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber, Labdanum and Cedar.

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