Fragrance comparison

Camel vs L’Océan Noir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,242 ratings analysed

3 wins

Camel

Zoologist Perfumes

3.902,235 votes

Rank #1,296 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

L’Océan Noir

Maison Laugier

3.717 votes

Rank #57,412 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Camel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Camel
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L’Océan Noir
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Camel3/4

L’Océan Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Camel
Sillage & projection: Camel
Value for money: L’Océan Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Camel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CamelZoologist Perfumes

L’Océan NoirMaison Laugier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 2,235 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,738 votes

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCamel

SillageCamel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value63

Category winnerL’Océan NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

oud90%

earthy80%

patchouli70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried FruitsDatesOlibanumRose

Heart

MyrhhIncenseAmberCinnamonCedarJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

CivetAgarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiver

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverPatchouliCinnamonRoseMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex57

Women8

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,296

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#57,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCamelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Camel opens with dried fruits, incense and warm spice, then settles into a resinous amber with woods, musk and a touch of animalic roughness. It feels dry rather than syrupy on many wearers, with dates, frankincense and soft smoke doing most of the work. This is a strong sample-first scent. It suits cold weather, even…

Reviews →

L’Océan Noir by Maison Laugier is a complex unisex fragrance that balances the deep, resinous weight of oud with the delicate floral touch of rose. Designed for those who appreciate woody scents with character, it wears best during cooler autumn evenings when its cinnamon and patchouli notes can truly settle into the …

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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, Camel or L’Océan Noir?

Camel takes 3 of 4 categories. Camel is rated 3.90/5 from 2,235 votes; L’Océan Noir is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Camel for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose L’Océan Noir for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Camel or L’Océan Noir?

Camel lasts longest (Camel 74/100, L’Océan Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Camel or L’Océan Noir?

Camel projects furthest (Camel 63/100, L’Océan Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Camel and L’Océan Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Cinnamon, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Camel or L’Océan Noir better for summer or winter?

L’Océan Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Camel and L’Océan Noir?

Camel has top notes of Dried Fruits, Dates, Olibanum and Rose, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense, Amber and Cinnamon, a base of Civet, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. L’Océan Noir features Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Rose.