Fragrance comparison

Crystal Noir Parfum vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 995 ratings analysed

Crystal Noir Parfum

Versace

4.08922 votes

Rank #23,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,545 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Crystal Noir Parfum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Crystal Noir Parfum3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Crystal Noir ParfumVersace

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 922 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerCrystal Noir ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

922 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCrystal Noir Parfum

SillageCrystal Noir Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

CaramelTuberoseLily of the Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaAkigalawoodOrchid

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber and Orchid. Durations are only published for Crystal Noir Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women82

Date 43%Party 34%Casual 13%Work 11%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Crystal Noir Parfum is a dark, opulent oriental floral built on warm woods and creamy spices. It commands attention immediately. The opening pairs tart black currant with buzzing pink pepper and aromatic spices. Soon, rich caramel and creamy tuberose take over the heart, creating a dense, velvety sweetness. Wo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crystal Noir Parfum or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Crystal Noir Parfum is rated 4.08/5 from 922 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Crystal Noir Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Crystal Noir Parfum or Ocean?

Crystal Noir Parfum lasts longest (Crystal Noir Parfum 77/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crystal Noir Parfum or Ocean?

Crystal Noir Parfum projects furthest (Crystal Noir Parfum 66/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crystal Noir Parfum and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber and Orchid.

Is Crystal Noir Parfum or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Crystal Noir Parfum and Ocean?

Crystal Noir Parfum has top notes of Spices, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Caramel, Tuberose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Akigalawood. 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.