Fragrance comparison

Paris – Venise vs Oceania

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,447 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris – Venise

Chanel

4.261,814 votes

Rank #28,244 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,067 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Venise takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Paris – Venise4/7

Oceania3/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Venise
Community sentiment: Paris – Venise
Longevity: Oceania
Sillage & projection: Oceania
Value for money: Paris – Venise
Versatility: Paris – Venise
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – VeniseChanel

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,814 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – VeniseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

1,814 votes

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerParis – VeniseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value24

Category winnerParis – VeniseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

violet69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrangePetitgrainPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisNeroliRoseYlang-YlangGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskTonka BeanVanillaVioletOrrisBenzoin

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Paris – Venise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParis – VeniseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,244

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,067

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris Venise delivers an easy, comforting splash of Italian sunshine grounded by French refinement. It opens with an uplifting burst of fresh neroli, bitter orange, and zesty lemon before mellowing into an airy floral heart of powdery iris and gentle geranium. The base settles into a cozy, skin-hugging warmth o…

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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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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, Paris – Venise or Oceania?

Paris – Venise takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris – Venise is rated 4.26/5 from 1,814 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Paris – Venise for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Venise or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Paris – Venise 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Venise or Oceania?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Paris – Venise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Venise and Oceania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Paris – Venise or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Venise is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris – Venise is the stronger pick. Paris – Venise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Venise and Oceania?

Paris – Venise has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Iris, Neroli, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Violet. 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.