Fragrance comparison

Amalia vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amalia

Risala

4.4971 votes

Rank #28,616 VanillaTropical

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3%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,293 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amalia
Choose it for a vanilla and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amalia4/7

Ocean3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmaliaRisala

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 54%Had 3%Want 43%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerAmaliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerAmaliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAmaliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

tropical86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesLemonGrapefruit

Heart

Tropical FruitsSaffronRosemary

Base

VanillaWoody NotesAgarwood

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer63

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night55

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAmaliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalia by Risala reads as a soft, creamy vanilla-fruity scent with a smooth, fluffy dry down. Although the listed notes suggest citrus, clove, saffron and oud, buyer feedback points more toward a gentle gourmand style that feels easy to wear and easy to like. It suits shoppers who want sweetness without too much weigh…

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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, Amalia or Ocean?

Amalia takes 4 of 7 categories. Amalia is rated 4.49/5 from 71 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Amalia for a vanilla and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalia or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Amalia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalia or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Amalia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalia and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Saffron and Agarwood.

Is Amalia or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amalia and Ocean?

Amalia has top notes of Cloves, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tropical Fruits, Saffron and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Agarwood. 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.