Fragrance comparison

Chêne vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

Chêne

Chloé

4.06188 votes

Rank #37,827 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,316 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chêne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chêne2/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChêneChloé

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 51%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerChêneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

188 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

powdery72%

white floral58%

fresh spicy44%

citrus30%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Oak LeavesLaurelsLily of the ValleyBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

OakAfrican Orange FlowerAtlas Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskVanilla

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Chêne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall89

Winter21

Day100

Night28

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerChêneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,827

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chêne by Chloé presents an airy, botanical interpretation of woodland greenery. Created by perfumer Alexis Dadier and launched in 2023, the fragrance opens with a crisp splash of bergamot and mandarin orange softened by the fresh green snap of oak leaves and herbal laurels. As it settles, lily of the valley and Africa…

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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, Chêne or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Chêne is rated 4.06/5 from 188 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Chêne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chêne or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Chêne 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chêne or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Chêne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chêne and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar and Musk.

Is Chêne or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chêne and Ocean?

Chêne has top notes of Oak Leaves, Laurels, Lily of the Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, African Orange Flower and Atlas Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. 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.