Fragrance comparison

Darkness vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

2 wins

Darkness

Bejar

3.005 votes

Rank #70,915 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,293 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories.

Darkness
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Darkness2/3

Ocean1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DarknessBejar

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDarkness

SillageDarkness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart

Woody NotesAmberCedarGuaiac WoodCardamomBlack Amber

Base

VanillaSweet NotesMusk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Darkness by Bejar starts with a sharp splash of bitter orange and grapefruit before settling into a warm core of cedar and black amber. A heavy base of sweet vanilla and musk anchors the blend. This fragrance fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark woody trail that clings to a heavy coat.

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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, Darkness or Ocean?

Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Darkness or Ocean?

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

Which projects more, Darkness or Ocean?

Darkness projects furthest (Darkness 75/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Darkness and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Cedar and Musk.

Is Darkness or Ocean better for summer or winter?

Darkness suits day or night wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Darkness and Ocean?

Darkness has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes, Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Vanilla, Sweet Notes 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.