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Amis =^.^= vs Sel Océan

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

Updated 279 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Amis =^.^=

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

  • Sel Océan

    Choose it for a white floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amis =^.^=3/7
Sel Océan3/7
Ratings & consensus
Sel Océan
Community sentiment
Sel Océan
Longevity
Amis =^.^=
Sillage & projection
Amis =^.^=
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Amis =^.^=
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sel Océan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Amis =^.^=Natura
Sel OcéanLe Monde Gourmand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 33%Had 46%Want 22%
4.09/ 5 · 244 votes
Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%
Category winnerSel OcéanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
57%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate

35 votes

32%Love
50%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerSel OcéanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityAmis =^.^=

SillageAmis =^.^=

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value79
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
citrus83%
sweet65%
white floral48%
green30%
white floral100%
salty83%
fruity65%
marine48%
yellow floral30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
TangerineBlackberryGooseberry
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyHoneysuckleMagnolia
Base
MuskVanillaCedar
Notes
HoneysuckleSea SaltLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Sel Océan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer69
Fall31
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Spring48
Summer100
Fall10
Winter6
Day100
Night12
Category winnerAmis =^.^=Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men1
Unisex34
Women65
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,296

PerfumerChristelle Laprade, Honorine Blanc, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerSel OcéanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amis =^.^= is a bright fruity floral built around juicy tangerine, blackberry and gooseberry, with soft white florals underneath and a gentle musky vanilla base. It reads playful, sweet and fresh rather than heavy. Based on the available wear data, this looks best for daytime, especially in spring and warm weather. If…

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Sel Océan by Le Monde Gourmand is a breezy, approachable floral aquatic perfume built around crisp sea salt, sweet honeysuckle, and clean lily-of-the-valley. The scent opens with a light, sunlit burst of marine freshness and airy white floral tones, evoking coastal breezes rather than dark, murky ocean depths. A delic…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amis =^.^= or Sel Océan?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Amis =^.^= is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Sel Océan is rated 4.09/5 from 244 votes. Choose Amis =^.^= for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sel Océan for a white floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amis =^.^= or Sel Océan?

Amis =^.^= lasts longest (Amis =^.^= 50/100, Sel Océan 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amis =^.^= or Sel Océan?

Amis =^.^= projects furthest (Amis =^.^= 43/100, Sel Océan 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amis =^.^= and Sel Océan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley and Honeysuckle.

Is Amis =^.^= or Sel Océan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sel Océan is the stronger pick. For winter, Amis =^.^= is the stronger pick. Amis =^.^= suits daytime wear; Sel Océan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amis =^.^= and Sel Océan?

Amis =^.^= has top notes of Tangerine, Blackberry and Gooseberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Sel Océan features Honeysuckle, Sea Salt and Lily-of-the-Valley.

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