Fragrance comparison

Deep Ocean vs Pineapple Sunset

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Deep Ocean

Arno Sorel

3.8312 votes

Rank #24,346 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Pineapple Sunset

Aromas de Salazar

3.0010 votes

Rank #70,193 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Ocean takes 3 of 5 categories.

Deep Ocean
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pineapple Sunset
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Deep Ocean3/5

Pineapple Sunset2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep OceanArno Sorel

Pineapple SunsetAromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 47%Want 13%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerDeep OceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPineapple Sunset

SillagePineapple Sunset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winnerDeep OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

floral69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

LavenderClary SageGalbanum

Base

OakmossAmberHawthorn

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantMetallic notesBergamotElemi resin

Heart

Pink PepperBulgarian RosePatchouliTiare FlowerYlang-YlangGalbanumBlack PepperClary Sage

Base

OakmossVanilla AbsoluteBirchRumFrankincenseTobaccoAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Galbanum and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#70,193

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeep OceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Ocean is a fresh aromatic fougere that leans on citrus, lavender and a clean soapy feel. The opening reads bright and brisk, then turns more lavender-heavy, lightly spicy and a touch sweeter than a classic marine fresh scent. It suits men who want an inexpensive, easy wear for spring and summer, especially if the…

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Pineapple Sunset opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple, bitter bergamot, and icy metallic notes. As the bright fruit softens, smoky birch tar, earthy oakmoss, and dark tobacco emerge to weight the base. It suits cool summer evenings or transitional fall afternoons when you want a fruity scent with a heavy resinou…

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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, Deep Ocean or Pineapple Sunset?

Deep Ocean takes 3 of 5 categories. Deep Ocean is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Pineapple Sunset is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Deep Ocean for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pineapple Sunset for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Ocean or Pineapple Sunset?

Pineapple Sunset lasts longest (Pineapple Sunset 70/100, Deep Ocean 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Ocean or Pineapple Sunset?

Pineapple Sunset projects furthest (Pineapple Sunset 75/100, Deep Ocean 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Ocean and Pineapple Sunset smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Galbanum and Oakmoss.

Is Deep Ocean or Pineapple Sunset better for summer or winter?

Deep Ocean suits daytime wear; Pineapple Sunset suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Ocean and Pineapple Sunset?

Deep Ocean has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Hawthorn. Pineapple Sunset has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Tiare Flower, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla Absolute, Birch and Rum.