Arabia Al Oud vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arabia Al Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.
Arabia Al OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Arabia Al Oud4/5
Ocean1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Arabia Al Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia Al Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Arabia Al Oud
- Value for money
- Arabia Al Oud
- 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
Arabia Al OudLe ChameauOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
4.08/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%
Category winnerArabia Al OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
18%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 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
Category winners
LongevityArabia Al Oud
SillageArabia Al Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArabia Al OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
vanilla61%
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 = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Brazilian RosewoodAgarwood
Heart2 to 4 hours
CardamomSandalwoodVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
Sichuan PepperAmberTonka BeanVetiver
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Arabia Al Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall89
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,928
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#8,105
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia Al Oud by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance built around rich woods, exotic spices, and sweet resins. The scent opens immediately with dark agarwood and smooth Brazilian rosewood, creating a dense, aromatic entry. As the top settles, a warm blend of cardamom, creamy sandalwood, and soft vanilla emerges …
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, Arabia Al Oud or Ocean?
Arabia Al Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Arabia Al Oud is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Arabia Al Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Al Oud or Ocean?
Arabia Al Oud lasts longest (Arabia Al Oud 76/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Al Oud or Ocean?
Arabia Al Oud projects furthest (Arabia Al Oud 71/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Al Oud and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Amber and Tonka Bean.
Is Arabia Al Oud or Ocean better for summer or winter?
Arabia Al Oud suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Al Oud and Ocean?
Arabia Al Oud has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood and Agarwood, heart notes of Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla, a base of Sichuan Pepper, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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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