Fragrance comparison

MMXXII vs Ocean

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

5 wins

MMXXII

Pantheon Roma

4.5026 votes

Rank #27,717 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,515 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MMXXII takes 5 of 7 categories.

MMXXII
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MMXXII5/7

Ocean2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MMXXIIPantheon Roma

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerMMXXIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

77%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerMMXXIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMMXXII

SillageMMXXII

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AngelicaGingerCherryOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoVanillaFrangipaniSaffron

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Ambergris. Durations are only published for MMXXII, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer27

Fall100

Winter87

Day39

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerMMXXIIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 14%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,717

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MMXXII by Pantheon Roma opens with a tart flash of dark cherry, zesty orange, and fresh spicy ginger. A herbal bite from angelica cuts through the early sweetness. As the scent settles, a dense core of dry cacao powder, creamy frangipani, and golden vanilla warms up on skin. Earthy patchouli and rich ambergris anchor …

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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, MMXXII or Ocean?

MMXXII takes 5 of 7 categories. MMXXII is rated 4.50/5 from 26 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose MMXXII for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MMXXII or Ocean?

MMXXII lasts longest (MMXXII 85/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MMXXII or Ocean?

MMXXII projects furthest (MMXXII 75/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MMXXII and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron and Ambergris.

Is MMXXII or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MMXXII and Ocean?

MMXXII has top notes of Angelica, Ginger, Cherry and Orange, heart notes of Cacao, Vanilla, Frangipani and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris. 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.