Fragrance comparison

Marbert Homme vs Ocean

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marbert Homme

Marbert

4.2278 votes

Rank #7,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,559 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marbert Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marbert Homme6/7

Ocean0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert HommeMarbert

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerMarbert HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerMarbert HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMarbert Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMarbert HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

green74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGalbanumBergamotLime

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossAmber

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Marbert Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter96

Day100

Night39

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerMarbert HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex4

Women8

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#7,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMarbert HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Homme delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage German perfumery from 1988. It hits hard. Sharp lime, bitter galbanum, and dry bergamot crack open with intense botanical bitterness during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol thirty seconds to evaporate. Soon, a rugged spine of Virginia cedar, earthy patcho…

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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, Marbert Homme or Ocean?

Marbert Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Marbert Homme is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Marbert Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Homme or Ocean?

They last about the same: Marbert Homme 67/100, Ocean 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Homme or Ocean?

Marbert Homme projects furthest (Marbert Homme 61/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Homme and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Marbert Homme or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Homme and Ocean?

Marbert Homme has top notes of Spices, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of oak moss and Amber. 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.