Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Ikar vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,107 ratings analysed

Eau d'Ikar

Sisley

3.731,034 votes

Rank #6,059 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,307 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Ikar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau d'Ikar1/7

Ocean6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ocean
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: Ocean
Versatility: Ocean
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau d'Ikar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'IkarSisley

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,034 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerOceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

787 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

green69%

balsamic61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCarrot SeedsBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueIrisGreen NotesTeaReedSpicesJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine and Amber. 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

Summer87

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex44

Women5

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,059

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#8,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerEau d'IkarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Ikar opens with bitter citrus and carrot seed, then turns green, powdery, and quietly woody. The mastic note gives it a dry Mediterranean feel that reads refined, unusual, and a little old-school rather than easygoing. This suits someone who likes texture over sweetness. Expect a complex, evolving wear with vet…

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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, Eau d'Ikar or Ocean?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ikar is rated 3.73/5 from 1,034 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Eau d'Ikar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ikar or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Eau d'Ikar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Ikar or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Eau d'Ikar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Ikar and Ocean smell similar?

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

Is Eau d'Ikar or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau d'Ikar is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Ikar and Ocean?

Eau d'Ikar has top notes of Bergamot, Carrot Seeds, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Iris, Green Notes and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood 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.