Cuir Imperial vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuir Imperial takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cuir ImperialChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cuir Imperial4/7
Ocean3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ocean
- Community sentiment
- Ocean
- Longevity
- Cuir Imperial
- Sillage & projection
- Cuir Imperial
- Value for money
- Ocean
- Versatility
- Cuir Imperial
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuir Imperial
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuir ImperialOrmonde JayneOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
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 hate50%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate
30 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
Category winners
LongevityCuir Imperial
SillageCuir Imperial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRose, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer42
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night45
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerCuir ImperialMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,966
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#8,293
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuir Imperial is a bold leather perfume with a smoky, woody frame and a spicy cognac opening. On skin, reviewers often describe polished leather, suede, aromatic spice, and a sweeter dry-down touched by orris, sandalwood, tonka, and raspberry. It suits people who enjoy assertive leather scents with a luxury leather-sh…
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…
Reviews →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, Cuir Imperial or Ocean?
Cuir Imperial takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or Ocean?
Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Ocean?
Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Imperial and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Cedar and Tonka Bean.
Is Cuir Imperial or Ocean better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Imperial is the stronger pick. Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Ocean?
Cuir Imperial has top notes of Cognac, Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Suede, Leather, Orris and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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.
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