Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

Ispahan

Amberfig

3.577 votes

Rank #65,706 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ispahan1/4

Ocean3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ispahan
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

IspahanAmberfig

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

powdery61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aquatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonRaspberryCassis

Heart

RoseDamask RosePeanutIrisHoney

Base

White MuskTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, White Musk and Tonka Bean. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,706

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Amberfig is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Ispahan was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis; middle notes are Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut, Iris and Honey; base notes are White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

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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, Ispahan or Ocean?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Ispahan for a rose and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Ocean?

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

Which projects more, Ispahan or Ocean?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 81/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, White Musk and Tonka Bean.

Is Ispahan or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ispahan and Ocean?

Ispahan has top notes of Watermelon, Raspberry and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Damask Rose, Peanut and Iris, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.