Fragrance comparison

Deep Ocean vs Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

Deep Ocean

Arno Sorel

3.8312 votes

Rank #24,346 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pour Homme

MGO Duftanker

4.42121 votes

Rank #1,924 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Deep Ocean
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Deep Ocean1/5

Pour Homme4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep OceanArno Sorel

Pour HommeMGO Duftanker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 47%Want 13%

4.42/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerPour HommeRating 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

82%Love

0%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPour Homme

SillagePour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerDeep OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

floral69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

green70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and 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

BasilAllspicePetitgrainClary SageLavenderCinnamonOregano

Heart

SpruceNutmegVetiverHayBlack PepperClovesJasminePatchouli

Base

GalbanumHimalayan CedarOakmossSandalwoodOlibanumTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,924

PerfumerHans Georg Staudt

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerPour HommeHigher 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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Pour Homme opens with a brisk mix of basil, lavender, clary sage and spice, then settles into a deep green woods profile with spruce, vetiver, hay and oakmoss. It reads classic, aromatic and slightly mysterious rather than clean or modern-fresh, and may suit buyers who enjoy forested, spicy masculines with an old-scho…

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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 Pour Homme?

Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Deep Ocean is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Pour Homme is rated 4.42/5 from 121 votes. Choose Deep Ocean for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Ocean or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme lasts longest (Pour Homme 85/100, Deep Ocean 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Ocean or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme projects furthest (Pour Homme 76/100, Deep Ocean 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Ocean and Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Clary Sage, Galbanum and Oakmoss.

Is Deep Ocean or Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Deep Ocean suits daytime wear; Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Ocean and Pour Homme?

Deep Ocean has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Hawthorn. Pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Allspice, Petitgrain and Clary Sage, heart notes of Spruce, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Hay, a base of Galbanum, Himalayan Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.