Fragrance comparison

Sync Man vs Oceania

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,694 ratings analysed

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,283 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,018 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oceania takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sync Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Sync Man3/7

Oceania4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sync ManPuma

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOceaniaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerSync ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOceania

SillageOceania

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value24

Category winnerSync ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

Top

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Sync Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSync ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 30%Date 12%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,018

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Sync Man opens with an energetic jolt of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing a clean aromatic core of lavender, garden rosemary, and spicy geranium. It is breezy, straightforward, and unapologetically light. As the citrus sparkle settles, a …

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Sync Man or Oceania?

Oceania takes 4 of 7 categories. Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Sync Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sync Man or Oceania?

Oceania lasts longest (Oceania 68/100, Sync Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sync Man or Oceania?

Oceania projects furthest (Oceania 55/100, Sync Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sync Man and Oceania smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Sync Man or Oceania better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sync Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Sync Man is the stronger pick. Sync Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sync Man and Oceania?

Sync Man has top notes of Lime, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. 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.