Fragrance comparison

102 vs Ocean

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

102

ScentBar

3.8817 votes

Rank #55,404 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ocean

NonPlusUltra Parfum

3.805 votes

Rank #63,055 FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.

102
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1021/4

Ocean3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: Ocean
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 102

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

102ScentBar

OceanNonPlusUltra Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

aquatic77%

herbal69%

floral61%

floral100%

marine92%

salty84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both marine, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesSeaweedOzonic notes

Heart

CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangAcácia

Base

MyrtleVirginian Cedar

Top

Sea waterSea SaltCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

AcáciaYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Acácia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night22

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,404

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner102Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

102 by ScentBar is a floral aquatic fragrance that balances sea-inspired notes with soft florals. The opening captures a briny breeze through seaweed and ozonic accords. In the heart, lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen provide a clean, airy lift that sits comfortably on the skin. It serves as an easygoing, modern choice …

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Ocean by NonPlusUltra Parfum opens with a sharp burst of briny sea water and crisp sea salt, immediately softened by delicate cyclamen and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial spray settles on warm skin, lush ylang-ylang and acacia bring a sunny, yellow floral density to the mineral aquatic top. Grounded by earthy patch…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 102 or Ocean?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. 102 is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Ocean is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose 102 for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 102 or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 90/100, 102 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 102 or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 88/100, 102 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 102 and Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Acácia.

Is 102 or Ocean better for summer or winter?

102 suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 102 and Ocean?

102 has top notes of Sea Notes, Seaweed and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Acácia, a base of Myrtle and Virginian Cedar. Ocean has top notes of Sea water, Sea Salt, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Acácia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli and White Musk.