Is Perfume Parlour Blue Ocean a dupe of Roja Parfums Oceania?

Oceania EDP

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Blue Ocean EDP

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Oceania Eau de Parfum bottle Oceania EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Blue Ocean Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Ocean EDP
$299.59+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at FragranceNet
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Blue Ocean EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Oceania. Built around Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Oceania.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oceania EDP A Blue Ocean EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oceania EDP
Blue Ocean EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 35% vs 6%
Jasmine 22% vs 9%
Geranium 21% vs 11%
Ylang-Ylang 20% vs 6%
Lavender 14% vs 7%
Grapefruit 12% vs 28%
Lemon 12% vs 18%
Lime 12% vs 17%
Bergamot 11% vs 35%
Iris 11% vs 10%
Musk 10% vs 10%
Mandarin 10% vs 6%
Cedar 10% vs 20%
Rosemary 9% vs 6%
Vetiver 9% vs 10%
Thyme 8% vs 6%
Sandalwood 8% vs 10%
Litsea Cubeba 7% vs 6%
Galbanum 7% vs 12%
Benzoin 7% vs 22%
Labdanum 7% vs 13%
Vanilla 7% vs 10%
Only in Oceania
Oakmoss 10% Juniper 10%
Only in Blue Ocean
Moss 7%
Shared Notes
Grapefruit 12% vs 28%
Lemon 12% vs 18%
Lime 12% vs 17%
Bergamot 11% vs 35%
Only in Oceania
Lavender 14% Mandarin 11% Rosemary 10% Thyme 9% Litsea Cubeba 8%
Shared Notes
Violet 35% vs 6%
Jasmine 22% vs 9%
Geranium 21% vs 11%
Ylang-Ylang 20% vs 6%
Only in Blue Ocean
Galbanum 12% Iris 10% Lavender 8% Litsea Cubeba 7% Mandarin 7% Moss 7% Rosemary 7% Thyme 7%
Shared Notes
Musk 10% vs 10%
Cedar 10% vs 20%
Vetiver 9% vs 10%
Sandalwood 8% vs 10%
Benzoin 7% vs 22%
Labdanum 7% vs 13%
Vanilla 7% vs 10%
Only in Oceania
Iris 11% Oakmoss 10% Juniper 10% Galbanum 8%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Oceania Blue Ocean
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Blue Ocean

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
75%
Key Similarities

Shares 22 of its 24 notes, including Benzoin, Rosemary, Thyme

Key Differences

Adds juniper and oakmoss, drops moss

Where to buy

Oceania EDP
Blue Ocean EDP
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Oceania EDP

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Blue Ocean EDP

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