Apollo vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Apollo1/7
Ocean6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ocean
- Community sentiment
- Ocean
- Longevity
- Ocean
- Sillage & projection
- Ocean
- Value for money
- Apollo
- Versatility
- Ocean
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ocean
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXEOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
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 hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 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
Category winners
LongevityOcean
SillageOcean
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApolloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAmber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer100
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerOceanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,632
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#8,293
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Apollo or Ocean?
Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Ocean?
Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Ocean?
Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apollo and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amber.
Is Apollo or Ocean better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apollo is the stronger pick. For winter, Apollo is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Ocean?
Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. 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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