Fragrance comparison

Gorgeous vs Ocean

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 355 ratings analysed

Gorgeous

Victoria's Secret

4.01282 votes

Rank #8,326 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,078 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gorgeous
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gorgeous2/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GorgeousVictoria's Secret

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 282 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 28%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerGorgeousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

282 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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

floral80%

white floral70%

woody60%

musky50%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

StrawberryMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFreesia

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall51

Winter29

Day100

Night36

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerGorgeousMost 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#8,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#8,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gorgeous by Victoria's Secret is a bright floral fruity scent that centers on wild strawberry and mandarin orange. It leans heavily into a playful, youthful profile with a heart of jasmine and freesia. The base of musk and sandalwood provides a soft, rounded finish, making it a casual choice for everyday wear during t…

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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, Gorgeous or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Gorgeous is rated 4.01/5 from 282 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Gorgeous for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gorgeous or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Gorgeous 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gorgeous or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Gorgeous 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gorgeous and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Musk.

Is Gorgeous or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gorgeous and Ocean?

Gorgeous has top notes of Strawberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. 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.