Fragrance comparison

Fresh World vs Ocean

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

Fresh World

Desigual

3.7177 votes

Rank #19,068 CacaoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,561 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fresh World
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fresh World1/7

Ocean6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh WorldDesigual

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

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

16%Love

57%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

77 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

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

cacao100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCassisPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoIrisEgyptian Jasmine

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Egyptian Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Fresh World, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night38

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerFresh WorldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 44%Work 25%Date 19%Party 11%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,068

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual Fresh World pairs a snappy splash of crisp green apple and tart cassis with an unexpected dusting of dry cocoa powder. It does not smell like a typical sweet dessert. The initial spray delivers a sharp, juicy crunch that quickly softens as sweet Egyptian jasmine and powdery iris emerge. Beneath the fruit and …

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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, Fresh World or Ocean?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Fresh World is rated 3.71/5 from 77 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Fresh World for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, 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, Fresh World or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Fresh World 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh World or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Fresh World 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh World and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Egyptian Jasmine and Amber.

Is Fresh World or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh World is the stronger pick. Fresh World suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh World and Ocean?

Fresh World has top notes of Apple, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Cacao, Iris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. 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.