Fragrance comparison

Adux vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

Adux

V Canto

3.8546 votes

Rank #20,682 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Adux
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adux3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AduxV Canto

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerOceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

46 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAdux

SillageAdux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Brazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitApple

Heart2 to 4 hours

PineappleGrassPatchouliCardamom

Base5 to 8 hours

BirchOakmossMuskAmbergrisCambodian Oud

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Musk and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Adux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night48

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAduxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex15

Women9

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,682

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adux by V Canto opens with a bright blast of Brazilian orange, Calabrian bergamot, grapefruit, and crisp apple. The tart citrus quickly settles into a lively heart where juicy pineapple combines with cut green grass, earthy patchouli, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance dries down, it shifts into a darker, drier terr…

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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…

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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, Adux or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Adux is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Adux for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adux or Ocean?

Adux lasts longest (Adux 74/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adux or Ocean?

Adux projects furthest (Adux 64/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adux and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Adux or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adux is the stronger pick. For winter, Adux is the stronger pick. Adux suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adux and Ocean?

Adux has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Pineapple, Grass, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Birch, Oakmoss, Musk and Ambergris. 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.