Fragrance comparison

Exclusive in Blue vs Ocean

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

Exclusive in Blue

Avon

3.7952 votes

Rank #32,965 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,491 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.

Exclusive in Blue
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money. 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.

Exclusive in Blue1/7

Ocean6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ocean
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: Exclusive in Blue
Versatility: Ocean
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ocean

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exclusive in BlueAvon

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 54%Had 28%Want 18%

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

15%Love

58%Like

17%Ok

10%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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value72

Category winnerExclusive in BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green88%

warm spicy77%

ozonic65%

aquatic53%

aromatic42%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesCardamom

Heart

Green Notes

Base

SandalowoodWoody Notes

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves and Green Notes. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Exclusive in Blue opens with a sharp snap of violet leaves paired with warm cardamom spice. The initial spray feels brisk and ozonic, cutting through cool spring air before settling into crisp green notes. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens as dry sandalwood and mixed woody notes form a quiet anchor.…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exclusive in Blue or Ocean?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Exclusive in Blue is rated 3.79/5 from 52 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Exclusive in Blue for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money. 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, Exclusive in Blue or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Exclusive in Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Exclusive in Blue or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Exclusive in Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exclusive in Blue and Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves and Green Notes.

Is Exclusive in Blue or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Exclusive in Blue is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exclusive in Blue and Ocean?

Exclusive in Blue has top notes of Violet Leaves and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Sandalowood and Woody Notes. 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.