Mary Ann Powder vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
9%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.
Mary Ann PowderChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mary Ann Powder0/4
Ocean3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ocean
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ocean
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ocean
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mary Ann PowderDilís ParfumOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
4.08/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
41%Love
32%Like
23%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOcean
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyvanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match9%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Coconut. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,477
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,115
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…
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, Mary Ann Powder or Ocean?
Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mary Ann Powder or Ocean?
Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Mary Ann Powder 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mary Ann Powder or Ocean?
Projection is very close: Mary Ann Powder 58/100, Ocean 58/100 for sillage.
Do Mary Ann Powder and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Coconut.
Is Mary Ann Powder or Ocean better for summer or winter?
Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mary Ann Powder and Ocean?
Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 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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