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Sedley vs Oceania

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

Updated 6,600 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sedley takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Sedley

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic 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.

Sedley4/7
Oceania3/7
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
SedleyParfums de Marly
OceaniaRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 4,967 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerSedleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
53%Love
28%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

4,967 votes

52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerSedleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value28
¤ Price value24
Category winnerSedleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
woody70%
amber60%
green50%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
violet50%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LemonMintBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderRosemaryGeraniumOlibanum
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanSandalowoodCedarCashmeranVetiverPatchouli
Top
LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange. 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
Winter9
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSedleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex12
Women1
Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%
Men50
Unisex44
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,503

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#1,051

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Sedley or Oceania?

Sedley takes 4 of 7 categories. Sedley is rated 4.25/5 from 4,967 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Sedley for a citrus and aromatic 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, Sedley or Oceania?

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

Which projects more, Sedley or Oceania?

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

Do Sedley and Oceania smell similar?

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

Is Sedley or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sedley 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 Sedley and Oceania?

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. 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.

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