Oceania EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mombasa EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Oceania EDP
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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Our Verdict - Mombasa EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Byredo Bal d'Afrique (2009) - bergamot, marigold and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Oceania
EDP
Mombasa
EDP
Notes
Oceania
Mombasa
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Shared Notes
Lemon
12%
vs
25%
Bergamot
11%
vs
33%
Only in Oceania
Lavender
14%
Grapefruit
13%
Lime
12%
Mandarin
11%
Rosemary
10%
Thyme
9%
Litsea Cubeba
8%
Shared Notes
Musk
10%
vs
22%
Cedar
10%
vs
26%
Vetiver
9%
vs
34%
Only in Oceania
Iris
11%
Oakmoss
10%
Juniper
10%
Sandalwood
8%
Galbanum
8%
Benzoin
8%
Labdanum
7%
Vanilla
7%
Only in Mombasa
Amber
18%
Accords
Oceania
Mombasa
Performance
Oceania
Mombasa
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Oceania
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.
Mombasa
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Citrus-marigold-vetiver natural spring-summer fit.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Office, casual, date - polished modern versatility.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities
Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Oceania EDP
Mombasa EDP
5ml
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50ml
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100ml
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