Fragrance comparison

Introduction vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

Introduction

Shiro

4.4117 votes

Rank #42,550 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,303 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 5 categories.

Introduction
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Introduction1/5

Ocean4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntroductionShiro

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 48%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerIntroductionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineOrchidWater Lily

Base

CashmeranPatchouli

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine and Orchid. 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

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiro Introduction arrives on skin with a surprising snap of cool, green notes and warm cardamom. It does not stay in the garden for long, as the opening gives way to a soft floral heart of orchid and water lily that floats over a warm base of cashmeran and patchouli. This blend feels clean and light, yet grounded by …

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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, Introduction or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 5 categories. Introduction is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Introduction for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Introduction or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Introduction 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Introduction or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Introduction 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Introduction and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Introduction or Ocean better for summer or winter?

Introduction suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Introduction and Ocean?

Introduction has top notes of Cardamom and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Cashmeran and Patchouli. 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.