Fragrance comparison

Hero vs MK High Intensity Ocean

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hero

Prince Matchabelli

3.9122 votes

Rank #23,497 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

MK High Intensity Ocean

Mary Kay

3.6638 votes

Rank #29,135 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hero takes 4 of 6 categories.

Hero
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MK High Intensity Ocean
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hero4/6

MK High Intensity Ocean2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeroPrince Matchabelli

MK High Intensity OceanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

3.66/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 62%Had 22%Want 16%

Category winnerHeroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

26%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMK High Intensity Ocean

SillageHero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

marine77%

warm spicy69%

aquatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodVanillaFir ResinBergamotLavenderGeraniumOakmossSpicesCedarGreen NotesCitrusMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGreen MandarinGingerBergamotjuniper berrySpices

Heart2-3 hrs

Water FruitGeraniumNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliOakmossWhite Amber

Category winnerMK High Intensity OceanLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter45

Day100

Night17

Spring84

Summer100

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#29,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hero by Prince Matchabelli delivers an uncomplicated, clean profile anchored in classic barbershop freshness. Released in 1988, it opens with bright bergamot and brisk citrus paired with fresh green notes and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings forward geranium, subtle spices, and a powd…

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MK High Intensity Ocean by Mary Kay hits skin with an immediate blast of crisp sea notes, tart green mandarin, and zesty ginger. You get a sharp rush of cooling alcohol right at the nozzle before the aquatic mist settles down. The profile stays breezy and casual. Two sprays wake up your senses. Water fruit and geraniu…

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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, Hero or MK High Intensity Ocean?

Hero takes 4 of 6 categories. Hero is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; MK High Intensity Ocean is rated 3.66/5 from 38 votes. Choose Hero for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MK High Intensity Ocean for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hero or MK High Intensity Ocean?

MK High Intensity Ocean lasts longest (MK High Intensity Ocean 53/100, Hero 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hero or MK High Intensity Ocean?

Hero projects furthest (Hero 57/100, MK High Intensity Ocean 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hero and MK High Intensity Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Oakmoss and Spices.

Is Hero or MK High Intensity Ocean better for summer or winter?

Hero suits daytime wear; MK High Intensity Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hero and MK High Intensity Ocean?

Hero features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Lavender. MK High Intensity Ocean has top notes of Sea Notes, Green Mandarin, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Fruit, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and White Amber.