Deseo Eau de Parfum bottle Deseo
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2008 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £££££
Oceania Eau de Parfum bottle Oceania

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Deseo Eau de Parfum
This much-missed J Lo gem is a real shapeshifter; one minute it's a humid, verdant rainforest, the next it's a fresh beach on a clear evening, with a surprising amount of sophistication for a celeb scent. The pickle juice note some detect proves it's not for everyone, but fans are utterly devoted.
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Our Verdict - Oceania Eau de Parfum
Oceania is a supremely divisive one, praised by some as a fizzy, high-quality citrus masterpiece perfect for summer, while others label it an overpriced, generic cleaner or baby wipe scent. It’s either a freshie triumph or a total rip-off - there’s no middle ground here.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 19%
Floral 31% 30%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 16% 16%
Sweet 15% 16%
Warm 3% 5%
Woody 16% 12%
Earthy 12% 8%
Animalic 7% 5%
Fresh 19% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Deseo EdP
Oceania EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Geranium 22% vs 21%
Jasmine 21% vs 22%
Only in Deseo Eau de Parfum
Mimosa 29% Orange Blossom 26%
Only in Oceania Eau de Parfum
Violet 36% Ylang-Ylang 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 16% vs 10%
Oakmoss 15% vs 10%
Sandalwood 15% vs 8%
Cedar 15% vs 10%

Accords

Deseo Eau de Parfum Oceania Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
70%
81%
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
85%
58%
Fresh Spicy
70%
63%
Powdery
60%
60%
Floral
56%
Earthy
45%
52%
Patchouli
50%
Sweet
Lavender
48%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Citrus shared
81%
100%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
70%
Powdery shared
63%
60%
60%
Earthy shared
56%
45%
52%
50%
48%

Performance

Deseo Eau de Parfum Oceania Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Deseo Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean character make it a good fit for office or casual wear by day, while the underlying sensuality of its woody, musky base lends itself well to evening dates. It's too unique and natural for most formal events.

Oceania Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sport, preventing it from being too heavy. However, its often-criticised average performance means it's less ideal for formal events where longevity is key. The clean nature makes it acceptable for office wear, but less impactful for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
88%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Jasmine, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Deseo Eau de Parfum
Oceania Eau de Parfum
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