Fragrance comparison

Devon vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

3 wins

Devon

Athena Fragrances

4.5721 votes

Rank #42,459 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,323 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Devon
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Devon3/5

Ocean2/5

Ratings & consensus: Devon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Devon
Sillage & projection: Devon
Value for money: Ocean
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

DevonAthena Fragrances

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerDevonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDevon

SillageDevon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonJuniper BerriesClary Sage

Heart

TeaCardamomOlibanumSandalwood

Base

AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliCedarwood

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber. 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

Summer93

Fall93

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex29

Women6

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,459

PerfumerCarole Calmettes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devon by Athena Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon paired with cold juniper berries and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus brightens into a dry black tea core, supported by warm cardamom and smoky olibanum resin. The dry-down settles into a grounded base of cedarwood, ca…

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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, Devon or Ocean?

Devon takes 3 of 5 categories. Devon is rated 4.57/5 from 21 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Devon for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Devon or Ocean?

Devon lasts longest (Devon 78/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devon or Ocean?

Devon projects furthest (Devon 67/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devon and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amber.

Is Devon or Ocean better for summer or winter?

Devon suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devon and Ocean?

Devon has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage, heart notes of Tea, Cardamom, Olibanum and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. 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.