Fragrance comparison

Cascade vs Ocean

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 520 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cascade

Chopard · 2009

3.96447 votes

Rank #7,926 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,293 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cascade takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cascade
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cascade4/7

Ocean3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CascadeChopard

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerCascadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

447 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerCascadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageCascade

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

white floral100%

musky92%

floral84%

soft spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

OrchidNight blooming Cereus

Base5-8 hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Cascade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,926

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou, Beatrice Piquet

Launched2009

Reviews30

Overall rank#8,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerCascadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chopard Cascade delivers an approachable, creamy floral profile built around sweet mandarin orange, crisp pink pepper, and night blooming cereus. The first spray brings a sharp burst of alcohol and zesty citrus that settles within three minutes. Soon, velvety orchid petals emerge over a warm foundation of amber and cl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cascade or Ocean?

Cascade takes 4 of 7 categories. Cascade is rated 3.96/5 from 447 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Cascade for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cascade or Ocean?

They last about the same: Ocean 67/100, Cascade 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cascade or Ocean?

Projection is very close: Cascade 59/100, Ocean 58/100 for sillage.

Do Cascade and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orchid, Amber and Musk.

Is Cascade or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cascade and Ocean?

Cascade has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit blossom, heart notes of Orchid and Night blooming Cereus, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. 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.