Oceania Eau de Parfum vs Madison Pour Homme Parfum

Oceania

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2017
£££££	Price Tier	£££££

Madison Pour Homme

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Oceania

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oceania

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.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Madison Pour Homme

This one's a smooth operator - a luxurious, classic-leaning aromatic fougere that's bright yet deep. Prepare for comparisons to other Roja fragrances, but most agree Madison is the superior, more refined choice.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	25%
Floral	30%	28%
Fruity	3%	3%
Green	16%	11%
Sweet	16%	15%
Warm	5%	10%
Woody	12%	9%
Earthy	8%	8%
Animalic	5%	2%
Fresh	21%	26%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oceania EdP

Madison Pour Homme Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 12% vs 17%

Lemon 12% vs 15%

Lime 12% vs 14%

Bergamot 11% vs 12%

Mandarin 10% vs 13%

Only in Oceania

Lavender 14% Rosemary 10% Thyme 9% Litsea Cubeba 8%

Only in Madison Pour Homme

Bay Leaf 13% Aldehydes 13%

Shared Notes

Geranium 21% vs 26%

Only in Oceania

Violet 36% Jasmine 22% Ylang-Ylang 20%

Only in Madison Pour Homme

Rose 26% Orange Blossom 25% Cyclamen 22%

Shared Notes

Musk 10% vs 5%

Oakmoss 10% vs 7%

Cedar 10% vs 5%

Vetiver 9% vs 6%

Benzoin 7% vs 5%

Vanilla 7% vs 7%

Only in Oceania

Iris 11% Juniper 10% Sandalwood 8% Galbanum 8% Labdanum 7%

Only in Madison Pour Homme

Elemi 10% Fir Resin 8% Tonka Bean 7% Cardamom 6% Cacao Pod 6% Guaiac Wood 5% Carrot Seeds 5% Patchouli 5% Orris 5% Pink Pepper 5%

Accords

Oceania Madison Pour Homme

100%

Citrus

100%

85%

Aromatic

94%

70%

Woody

75%

70%

Fresh Spicy

74%

60%

Powdery

50%

Vanilla

52%

Warm Spicy

52%

Violet Floral

45%

Earthy

50%

Conifer

50%

Sweet

50%

48%

Lavender

Citrus shared

100%

Aromatic shared

85%

94%

Woody shared

70%

75%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

74%

Powdery shared

60%

50%

Vanilla

52%

Warm Spicy

52%

Violet Floral

52%

Earthy shared

45%

50%

Conifer

50%

Sweet

50%

Lavender

48%

Performance

Oceania Madison Pour Homme

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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.

Madison Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its blend of classic masculinity and approachable freshness makes it ideal for formal events and dates, lending an aura of refined confidence. It's too potent for the office and entirely unsuitable for sport.