Fragrance comparison

Eau de Karma vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 185 ratings analysed

Eau de Karma

Thomas Sabo

3.35112 votes

Rank #18,548 FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,323 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Karma
Choose it for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Karma1/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de KarmaThomas Sabo

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 34%Had 22%Want 44%

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

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

52 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

ozonic88%

fruity77%

rose65%

fresh53%

woody42%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both ozonic, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notesFreesiaAppleBlack Currant

Heart

LotusPeonyRose

Base

CedarMuskAmber

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Apple, Lotus and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall33

Winter20

Day100

Night29

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerEau de KarmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#8,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Karma is a light, clean floral fruity scent with airy ozonic freshness, soft peony and rose, and a gentle musky cedar base. It usually reads feminine, easy to wear, and slightly aquatic rather than juicy. On skin, it seems to suit shoppers who like subtle, uplifting perfumes in the Chloe or fresh floral lane. S…

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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 de Karma or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Karma is rated 3.35/5 from 112 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Eau de Karma for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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 de Karma or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Eau de Karma 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Karma or Ocean?

Projection is very close: Eau de Karma 58/100, Ocean 58/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Karma and Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Apple, Lotus and Rose.

Is Eau de Karma or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Karma is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Karma is the stronger pick. Eau de Karma suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Karma and Ocean?

Eau de Karma has top notes of Ozonic notes, Freesia, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Lotus, Peony and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk 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.