Fragrance comparison

Deep Ocean vs Varangian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Deep Ocean

Arno Sorel

3.8312 votes

Rank #24,346 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Varangian

Mirra

—0 votes

Rank #75,024 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Ocean takes 2 of 2 categories.

Deep Ocean
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varangian
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Deep Ocean2/2

Varangian0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

VarangianMirra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 47%Want 13%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDeep OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

floral69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

LavenderClary SageGalbanum

Base

OakmossAmberHawthorn

Top

Ozonic notesSeaweedBergamotGrapefruitGalbanum

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCorianderGeraniumClovesCardamom

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliOakmossAmbergrisMusk

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#75,024

PerfumerNot listed

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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Varangian by Mirra reads as a brisk marine aromatic with a sharper green edge than many easygoing aquatics. The opening suggests ozonic air, seaweed, bergamot and grapefruit, then moves into herbal spice and a woody, mossy base. It looks best suited to someone who wants a fresher scent with texture, not a sugary blue …

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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.

Do Deep Ocean and Varangian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Galbanum and Oakmoss.

Is Deep Ocean or Varangian better for summer or winter?

Deep Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Ocean and Varangian?

Deep Ocean has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Hawthorn. Varangian has top notes of Ozonic notes, Seaweed, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine, Coriander and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.