Fragrance comparison

Blue Seduction vs Ocean

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,310 ratings analysed

Blue Seduction

Antonio Banderas · 2007

3.915,237 votes

Rank #1,549 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,648 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Blue Seduction
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blue Seduction2/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue SeductionAntonio Banderas

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 5,237 votes

Have 49%Had 51%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 hate

21%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

2,202 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBlue SeductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity92%

aquatic77%

ozonic53%

fresh46%

citrus38%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aquatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonBergamotMintBlack Currant

Heart

Sea waterGreen AppleCappuccinoCardamomNutmeg

Base

RaspberryPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMusk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,549

PerfumerElisabeth Vidal, Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2007

Reviews210

Overall rank#7,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBlue SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Seduction is a light, fruity aquatic with melon, pear, violet leaf, and a soft bouquet of white florals. On skin it usually comes across clean, breezy, and slightly sweet, with musk and raspberry smoothing the dry-down. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and casual settings best. The main trade-off is performa…

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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, Blue Seduction or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Blue Seduction is rated 3.91/5 from 5,237 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Blue Seduction for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Seduction or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Blue Seduction 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Seduction or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Blue Seduction 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Seduction and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Musk.

Is Blue Seduction or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blue Seduction and Ocean?

Blue Seduction has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and Black Currant, heart notes of Sea water, Green Apple, Cappuccino and Cardamom, a base of Raspberry, Patchouli, Musk and Benzoin. 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.