Fragrance comparison

Lamar vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,755 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lamar

Kajal

4.022,682 votes

Rank #447 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lamar takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Lamar4/7

Ocean3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LamarKajal

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,682 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerLamarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

2,210 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

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLamar

SillageLamar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

rose77%

musky69%

woody61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleRed BerriesAppleCardamomCoriander

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskVanillaAmberCashmere WoodCedarMoss

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Turkish Rose and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#447

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews375

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerLamarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kajal Lamar opens with a loud, juicy burst of fresh pineapple and mixed red berries. This tropical sweetness quickly meets a heavy, warm backdrop of cashmere wood and gold amber. It is a bold, sunny perfume designed for individuals who want their scent to make a statement in open air or during warm evening events.

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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, Lamar or Ocean?

Lamar takes 4 of 7 categories. Lamar is rated 4.02/5 from 2,682 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Lamar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. 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, Lamar or Ocean?

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

Which projects more, Lamar or Ocean?

Lamar projects furthest (Lamar 71/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lamar and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Turkish Rose and Musk.

Is Lamar or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lamar and Ocean?

Lamar has top notes of Pineapple, Red Berries, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.