Fragrance comparison

Melos vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

Melos

Pernoire

3.5273 votes

Rank #20,358 HoneyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Melos
Choose it for a honey and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Melos2/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MelosPernoire

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerOceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

16%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

73 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMelos

SillageMelos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

rose92%

sweet84%

green77%

floral69%

fruity61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tea RoseTeaGrapesCassisGrapefruit

Heart

HoneyRoseHazelnutBaked AppleSaffron

Base

AmberMuskPatchouliMilk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Amber 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

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex61

Women25

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pernoire Melos opens with an intense blast of sticky Nile honey paired with freshly steeped tea rose and bitter cassis. As the initial sweetness settles, a dark grape note and tart grapefruit cut through the thick gourmand opening. In the heart, warm hazelnut and spiced baked apple blend into a lush rose petal core. T…

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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, Melos or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Melos is rated 3.52/5 from 73 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Melos for a honey and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Melos or Ocean?

Melos lasts longest (Melos 76/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Melos or Ocean?

Melos projects furthest (Melos 67/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Melos and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Amber and Musk.

Is Melos or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Melos and Ocean?

Melos has top notes of Tea Rose, Tea, Grapes and Cassis, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Hazelnut and Baked Apple, a base of Amber, Musk, Patchouli and Milk. 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.