Fragrance comparison

L’Océan Noir vs Zafar

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 339 ratings analysed

L’Océan Noir

Maison Laugier

3.717 votes

Rank #57,412 WoodyOud

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47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,286 OudAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafar takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’Océan Noir
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

L’Océan Noir1/4

Zafar3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zafar
Sillage & projection: Zafar
Value for money: L’Océan Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zafar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Océan NoirMaison Laugier

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 53%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityZafar

SillageZafar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerL’Océan NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

earthy80%

patchouli70%

warm spicy60%

aromatic50%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both oud, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverPatchouliCinnamonRoseMuskVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Patchouli and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day–

Night100

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,286

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Océan Noir by Maison Laugier is a complex unisex fragrance that balances the deep, resinous weight of oud with the delicate floral touch of rose. Designed for those who appreciate woody scents with character, it wears best during cooler autumn evenings when its cinnamon and patchouli notes can truly settle into the …

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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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, L’Océan Noir or Zafar?

Zafar takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Océan Noir is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose L’Océan Noir for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L’Océan Noir or Zafar?

Zafar lasts longest (Zafar 83/100, L’Océan Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Océan Noir or Zafar?

Zafar projects furthest (Zafar 76/100, L’Océan Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Océan Noir and Zafar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Patchouli and Cinnamon.

Is L’Océan Noir or Zafar better for summer or winter?

L’Océan Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Océan Noir and Zafar?

L’Océan Noir features Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Rose. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.