Fragrance comparison

Benjoin vs Ocean

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Benjoin

G Parfums

3.005 votes

Rank #66,527 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,601 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 3 of 3 categories.

Benjoin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Benjoin0/3

Ocean3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: Not scored
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

BenjoinG Parfums

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

vanilla42%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumPatchouliCashmere WoodPeru Balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinStyraxVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractAmberMusk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber and Musk. Durations are only published for Benjoin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 14%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,527

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin by G Parfums takes the resinous warmth of benzoin and cuts straight through its natural stickiness with an unexpected citrus flash. It starts fast. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and mandarin orange greets your nose before thick golden resins take over. Within twenty minutes, Peru balsam and labdanum coat t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Benjoin or Ocean?

Ocean takes 3 of 3 categories. Benjoin is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Benjoin for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening 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, Benjoin or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Benjoin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Benjoin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benjoin and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber and Musk.

Is Benjoin or Ocean better for summer or winter?

Benjoin suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin and Ocean?

Benjoin has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Peru Balsam, a base of Benzoin, Styrax, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.