Fragrance comparison

Pure Blue vs Oceania

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,635 ratings analysed

Pure Blue

Chris Adams

2.002 votes

Rank #79,307 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,104 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pure Blue
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pure Blue2/4

Oceania2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oceania
Sillage & projection: Pure Blue
Value for money: Pure Blue
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

Pure BlueChris Adams

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillagePure Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value24

Category winnerPure BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisGreen Tea

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMossCedar

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pure Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,104

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chris Adams Pure Blue opens with a sharp splash of bitter bergamot and mandarin orange, quickly dried out by a dash of crushed cardamom. Rather than taking a salty aquatic direction, the scent heads straight into cool powdery iris and herbal green tea leaves. The heart feels neat and starchy, recalling crisp cotton sh…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pure Blue or Oceania?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pure Blue is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Pure Blue for a iris and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pure Blue or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Pure Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Blue or Oceania?

Pure Blue projects furthest (Pure Blue 75/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Blue and Oceania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Pure Blue or Oceania better for summer or winter?

Pure Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Blue and Oceania?

Pure Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris and Green Tea, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Cedar. 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.