Libre Intense vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Libre Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.
Libre IntenseChoose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Libre Intense5/7
Ocean2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Libre Intense
- Community sentiment
- Libre Intense
- Longevity
- Libre Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Libre Intense
- Value for money
- Ocean
- Versatility
- Ocean
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Libre Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Libre IntenseYves Saint LaurentOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 10,198 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%
Category winnerLibre IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
26%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
10,198 votes
41%Love
32%Like
23%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerLibre IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLibre Intense
SillageLibre Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match11%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Tunisian Orange BlossomJasmine SambacOrchid
Base
Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanAmbergrisVetiver
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesOrchid, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerOceanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#376
PerfumerAnne Flipo, Carlos Benaïm
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#8,321
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerLibre IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent Libre Intense takes the crisp floral structure of the pillar release and gives it a warm, decadent twist. Fresh French lavender and bright mandarin orange burst forward on the initial spray, but the real heart quickly settles into sweet Tunisian orange blossom, lush jasmine, and smooth orchid. As th…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Libre Intense or Ocean?
Libre Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Libre Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 10,198 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Libre Intense for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Libre Intense or Ocean?
Libre Intense lasts longest (Libre Intense 76/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Libre Intense or Ocean?
Libre Intense projects furthest (Libre Intense 66/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Libre Intense and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Orchid, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.
Is Libre Intense or Ocean better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Libre Intense is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Libre Intense and Ocean?
Libre Intense has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Orchid, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambergris and Vetiver. 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.
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