Oakley vs Persol:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Oakley had more branded searches than Persol among sunglasses brands worldwide. Oakley had about 1.5 million branded searches, while Persol had 135,000. Oakley made up 34.7% of all sunglasses brand searches we track, and Persol accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sunglasses brands, Oakley appeared in three of the four answers and Persol in two. Oakley was mentioned before Persol in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Oakley, about 11 searches for every 1 for Persol
Who does AI mention more?
Oakley, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Persol in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Oakley, named ahead of Persol in 2 of 3 answers
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Top sunglasses brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Oakley was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Persol was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Oakley was listed before Persol in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ray-Ban4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Oakley3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Maui Jim2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Goodr2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Persol2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Quay0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bollé0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Carrera0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sunglasses brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sunglasses brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sunglasses brand for everyday eye protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“polarised sunglasses”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“men's sunglasses”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Oakley or Persol more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Oakley and Persol by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight sunglasses brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Oakley, Persol. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ray-Ban | Oakley | Maui Jim | Goodr | Persol | Quay | Bollé | Carrera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.7% | 39.1% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.8% | 35.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.19% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.2% | 35.5% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.96% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 39.7% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.26% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.6% | 35.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.7% | 34.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.93% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.9% | 30.6% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.83% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 55.1% | 30.1% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.3% | 29.7% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.98% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.8% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.81% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.8% | 34.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.94% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.8% | 34.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.23% |
How has the Oakley and Persol comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Oakley was ahead of Persol in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oakley’s share of searches among sunglasses brands worldwide moved from 39.1% to 34.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Persol’s share of searches among sunglasses brands worldwide moved from 2.9% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for sunglasses brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Persol gained share of searches among sunglasses brands worldwide, from 2.6% to 3.1%.
Oakley’s share of searches among sunglasses brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 29.7% to 34.7% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Oakley’s and Persol’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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