Fragrance comparison

Mastermind Noir vs Ocean Wave

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mastermind Noir

Nabeel

4.2227 votes

Rank #27,398 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Ocean Wave

Rephase

4.336 votes

Rank #51,581 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mastermind Noir takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mastermind Noir
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ocean Wave
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mastermind Noir2/4

Ocean Wave1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mastermind NoirNabeel

Ocean WaveRephase

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOcean Wave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMastermind NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Woody NotesCloveWallflowerGrassRosemarySweet Notes

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tobacco LeafLabdanumLeatherCastoreumMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

Ozonic notesThymeRosemaryEucalyptusLitsea CubebaMyrtle

Heart

RoseJasmineCloveNeroliVioletIris

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesClove, Rosemary, Cedar and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer8

Fall69

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,398

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMastermind NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mastermind Noir by Nabeel delivers a dry, earthy profile centered around smoked woods, tobacco, and castoreum. Launched in 2022, this unisex leather fragrance targets enthusiasts who prefer dense, dark compositions over mainstream sweetness. It performs best in cold weather, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of res…

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Ocean Wave by Rephase combines crisp ozonic notes with herbal thyme and eucalyptus in its initial spray. As it settles, neroli and iris introduce a clean, powdery floral layer over a steady base of cedarwood and patchouli. It suits warm spring days, coastal walks, and clean casual wear for anyone who prefers herbal se…

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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, Mastermind Noir or Ocean Wave?

Mastermind Noir takes 2 of 4 categories. Mastermind Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 27 votes; Ocean Wave is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Mastermind Noir for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ocean Wave for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mastermind Noir or Ocean Wave?

They last about the same: Mastermind Noir 71/100, Ocean Wave 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mastermind Noir or Ocean Wave?

Projection is very close: Ocean Wave 63/100, Mastermind Noir 61/100 for sillage.

Do Mastermind Noir and Ocean Wave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Clove, Rosemary, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Mastermind Noir or Ocean Wave better for summer or winter?

Mastermind Noir suits evening wear; Ocean Wave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mastermind Noir and Ocean Wave?

Mastermind Noir has top notes of Woody Notes, Clove, Wallflower and Grass, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Labdanum, Leather and Castoreum. Ocean Wave has top notes of Ozonic notes, Thyme, Rosemary and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Clove and Neroli, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber.