BLV Eau de Parfum II vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
9%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ocean takes 7 of 7 categories.
BLV Eau de Parfum IIChoose it for a powdery and soft spicy character. Best in spring.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
BLV Eau de Parfum II0/7
Ocean7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ocean
- Community sentiment
- Ocean
- Longevity
- Ocean
- Sillage & projection
- Ocean
- Value for money
- Ocean
- 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
BLV Eau de Parfum IIBvlgariOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.54/ 5 · 1,872 votes
Have 43%Had 38%Want 19%
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 hate26%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
1,775 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 winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
soft spicy92%
violet84%
anis77%
amber69%
floral61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match9%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VioletStar AniseLicoriceMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisPatchouliVetiver
Base
Cotton FlowerMuskBenzoinTonka BeanAmberFrench labdanum
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMusk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter41
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#12,426
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#8,293
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBLV Eau de Parfum II is a cool, powdery violet fragrance with star anise, licorice and a clean musky amber base. It feels fresh and polished rather than heavy, with an airy floral opening that settles into iris, soft spice, cottony musk and gentle warmth. It suits daytime wear, warmer weather and office settings, espe…
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, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Ocean?
Ocean takes 7 of 7 categories. BLV Eau de Parfum II is rated 3.54/5 from 1,872 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose BLV Eau de Parfum II for a powdery and soft spicy character. 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, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Ocean?
Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, BLV Eau de Parfum II or Ocean?
Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, BLV Eau de Parfum II 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do BLV Eau de Parfum II and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.
Is BLV Eau de Parfum II or Ocean better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, BLV Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in BLV Eau de Parfum II and Ocean?
BLV Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Licorice and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Cotton Flower, Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 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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