Fragrance comparison

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition vs Ocean

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

6 wins

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,577 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 6 of 7 categories.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition6/7

Ocean1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

SillageDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumSaffronIris

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverAmber

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Decadence Rouge Noir Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day37

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 45%Party 32%Casual 13%Work 11%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#7,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition makes an unapologetic first impression. The rich Italian plum hits immediately. It is juicy, dark, and thick. A brisk touch of bittersweet saffron cuts through the nectar, joined quickly by an earthy iris note that prevents the fruit from smelling like candy. Within fifteen min…

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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, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Ocean?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 6 of 7 categories. Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Ocean?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition lasts longest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Ocean?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition projects furthest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decadence Rouge Noir Edition and Ocean smell similar?

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

Is Decadence Rouge Noir Edition or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Decadence Rouge Noir Edition and Ocean?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Papyrus, Vetiver and Amber. 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.