Fragrance comparison

#445 NCE-LED vs The Jewel of Ocean

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

#445 NCE-LED

Le Ré Noir

3.8312 votes

Rank #58,184 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Jewel of Ocean

Anfar London

4.119 votes

Rank #49,881 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Jewel of Ocean takes 4 of 4 categories.

#445 NCE-LED
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Jewel of Ocean
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

#445 NCE-LED0/4

The Jewel of Ocean4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#445 NCE-LEDLe Ré Noir

The Jewel of OceanAnfar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Jewel of Ocean

SillageThe Jewel of Ocean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value69

Category winnerThe Jewel of OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh83%

fresh spicy74%

earthy65%

ozonic56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverGingerOzonic notesAldehydesLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint

Heart

Violet LeafPineappleGeraniumSageApple

Base

AmbergrisVetiverIncenseCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Ginger, Aldehydes and Lemon. Durations are only published for #445 NCE-LED, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Work 39%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 9%

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,184

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,881

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Jewel of OceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a typical cologne here. #445 NCE-LED by Le Ré Noir opens with an icy slap of aldehydes, sharp lemon oil, and a cool surge of ozonic notes that feels like brisk morning air right after a thunderstorm. Valery Sokolov captures the tension of travel, named after the flight corridor between Nice and Saint Pet…

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The Jewel of Ocean opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp mint, and prickly ginger that fizzes on warm skin. Bright aldehydes lift the initial spray, giving the citrus top notes an airy sheen during humid summer mornings. As the fragrance settles, violet leaf and tart green apple create a cool, aromatic heart al…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #445 NCE-LED or The Jewel of Ocean?

The Jewel of Ocean takes 4 of 4 categories. #445 NCE-LED is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; The Jewel of Ocean is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose #445 NCE-LED for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Jewel of Ocean for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #445 NCE-LED or The Jewel of Ocean?

The Jewel of Ocean lasts longest (The Jewel of Ocean 80/100, #445 NCE-LED 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #445 NCE-LED or The Jewel of Ocean?

The Jewel of Ocean projects furthest (The Jewel of Ocean 59/100, #445 NCE-LED 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #445 NCE-LED and The Jewel of Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Ginger, Aldehydes and Lemon.

Is #445 NCE-LED or The Jewel of Ocean better for summer or winter?

#445 NCE-LED suits daytime wear; The Jewel of Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #445 NCE-LED and The Jewel of Ocean?

#445 NCE-LED features Vetiver, Ginger, Ozonic notes, Aldehydes and Lemon. The Jewel of Ocean has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Geranium and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar.