Fragrance comparison

Izmir vs Ocean

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 310 ratings analysed

4 wins

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,794 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Izmir4/7

Ocean3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageIzmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rose and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#7,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerIzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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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, Izmir or Ocean?

Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or Ocean?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or Ocean?

Izmir projects furthest (Izmir 67/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Izmir and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rose and Tonka Bean.

Is Izmir or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Izmir and Ocean?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood 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.