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ABCBA new alphabet vs Ocean

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

Updated 82 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

ABCBA new alphabet takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • ABCBA new alphabet

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ocean

    Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

ABCBA new alphabet2/4
Ocean1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
ABCBA new alphabet
Sillage & projection
ABCBA new alphabet
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ocean

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ABCBA new alphabetUnico Perfume
OceanNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
4.08/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
78%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

41%Love
32%Like
23%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityABCBA new alphabet

SillageABCBA new alphabet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value72
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
marine84%
ozonic77%
musky69%
powdery61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, marine and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Elemi resinLemonCoconut
Heart2-4 hrs
Sea NotesOzonic notesPlumeria
Base6-8+ hrs
White MuskSandalwood
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Ozonic notes and White Musk. Durations are only published for ABCBA new alphabet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night60
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men11
Unisex89
Women0
Casual 35%Work 30%Date 20%Party 15%
Men41
Unisex48
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,221

PerfumerFederica Russo, Giuseppe Amorese

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ABCBA new alphabet by Unico Perfume delivers a sharp, mineral shock to the senses. It starts fast. Tart lemon peel cuts right through a milky splash of coconut and piney elemi resin. The immediate contrast feels icy and warm at the same time. Soon, salty sea notes and airy ozone sweep in, smelling like cold coastal wi…

Reviews →

Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…

Reviews →
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, ABCBA new alphabet or Ocean?

ABCBA new alphabet takes 2 of 4 categories. ABCBA new alphabet is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose ABCBA new alphabet for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, ABCBA new alphabet or Ocean?

ABCBA new alphabet lasts longest (ABCBA new alphabet 91/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ABCBA new alphabet or Ocean?

ABCBA new alphabet projects furthest (ABCBA new alphabet 83/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ABCBA new alphabet and Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, marine and ozonic accords. Common notes include Coconut, Ozonic notes and White Musk.

Is ABCBA new alphabet or Ocean better for summer or winter?

ABCBA new alphabet suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ABCBA new alphabet and Ocean?

ABCBA new alphabet has top notes of Elemi resin, Lemon and Coconut, heart notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes and Plumeria, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods.

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