Fragrance comparison

Miel Bourbon vs Ocean

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Miel Bourbon

Le Monde Gourmand

3.2143 votes

Rank #23,505 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,115 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.

Miel Bourbon
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Miel Bourbon1/7

Ocean6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ocean
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: Miel Bourbon
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

Miel BourbonLe Monde Gourmand

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.21/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%

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

23%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

21%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMiel BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

citrus77%

honey65%

sweet53%

floral42%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bourbon WhiskeyBitter Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Honey

Base2 to 3 hours

Vanilla OrchidPatchouli

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalNo shared notesDurations are only published for Miel Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer29

Fall100

Winter59

Day79

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex50

Women45

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,505

PerfumerErwan Raguenes

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#8,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miel Bourbon by Le Monde Gourmand presents a boozy, sweet introduction built around bourbon whiskey and bitter orange. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, a thick core of honey takes center stage, creating a profile reminiscent of a spiced cocktail sweetened with dark nectar. The foundation rests on floral vanilla …

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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, Miel Bourbon or Ocean?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Miel Bourbon is rated 3.21/5 from 43 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Miel Bourbon for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Miel Bourbon or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Miel Bourbon 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miel Bourbon or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Miel Bourbon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miel Bourbon and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords.

Is Miel Bourbon or Ocean better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Miel Bourbon is the stronger pick. Miel Bourbon suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel Bourbon and Ocean?

Miel Bourbon has top notes of Bourbon Whiskey and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Honey, a base of Vanilla Orchid and Patchouli. 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.