Fragrance comparison

Citron 28 Seoul vs Ocean

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 359 ratings analysed

Citron 28 Seoul

Le Labo

4.07286 votes

Rank #10,803 White FloralCitrus

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12%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,115 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Citron 28 Seoul
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citron 28 Seoul2/7

Ocean5/7

Ratings & consensus: Citron 28 Seoul
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: Ocean
Versatility: Citron 28 Seoul
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ocean

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron 28 SeoulLe Labo

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 51%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

286 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

musky83%

woody74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Jasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskCedar

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Citron 28 Seoul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerCitron 28 SeoulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex55

Women42

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,803

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#8,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron 28 Seoul by Le Labo pairs a bright splash of lemon with a spicy bite of ginger before revealing a central heart of fresh jasmine. Despite the citrus title, the fragrance centers on this airy white floral theme, supported by a gentle base of soft musk and clean cedar wood. It feels crisp, transparent, and effort…

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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, Citron 28 Seoul or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Citron 28 Seoul is rated 4.07/5 from 286 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Citron 28 Seoul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, 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, Citron 28 Seoul or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Citron 28 Seoul 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron 28 Seoul or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Citron 28 Seoul 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron 28 Seoul and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Musk and Cedar.

Is Citron 28 Seoul or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron 28 Seoul is the stronger pick. For winter, Citron 28 Seoul is the stronger pick. Citron 28 Seoul suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron 28 Seoul and Ocean?

Citron 28 Seoul has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk and Cedar. 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.