Fragrance comparison

Canvas vs Ocean

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Canvas

Der Duft

3.2236 votes

Rank #23,284 Soft SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,680 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Canvas
Choose it for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Canvas2/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CanvasDer Duft

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

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

22%Love

19%Like

28%Ok

19%Dislike

11%Hate

36 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCanvas

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

rose61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LicoriceGeraniumPink PepperHoneyRaspberryAnisePatchouliRhubarbAppleMuskPeonyVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple and Musk. Durations are only published for Canvas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter62

Day92

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerCanvasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex68

Women9

Casual 35%Date 27%Party 20%Work 18%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,284

PerfumerFreddie Albrighton

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#7,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Canvas smells completely unconventional. Do not overspray this. The scent kicks off with an electric snap of tart rhubarb, pungent licorice, and crisp pink pepper. A brief flash of alcohol solvent lifts off during the first two minutes, revealing an unexpected swirl of salty ocean seaweed and sweet honey. Tha…

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…

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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, Canvas or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Canvas is rated 3.22/5 from 36 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Canvas for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Canvas or Ocean?

Canvas lasts longest (Canvas 75/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canvas or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Canvas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canvas and Ocean smell similar?

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

Is Canvas or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Canvas is the stronger pick. Canvas suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canvas and Ocean?

Canvas features Licorice, Geranium, Pink Pepper, Honey and Raspberry. 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.