Fragrance comparison

Mon Ami vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

Mon Ami

Choix · 2018

3.8666 votes

Rank #15,894 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,316 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mon Ami
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mon Ami3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon AmiChoix

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%

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

39%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMon Ami

SillageMon Ami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

musky61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amber

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutFigPlum

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskCoumarinRaspberry

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmber, Coconut and Musk. Durations are only published for Mon Ami, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night55

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerMon AmiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,894

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched2018

Reviews11

Overall rank#8,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Ami by Choix opens with a warm wash of golden amber that quickly gives way to lush green fig and juicy purple plum. Instead of turning sticky or confectionery, the sweetness stays grounded through milky coconut flesh, creating a smooth, creamy texture reminiscent of luxury body lotion. As it develops, dry Australi…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mon Ami or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Mon Ami is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Mon Ami for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Mon Ami or Ocean?

Mon Ami lasts longest (Mon Ami 74/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Ami or Ocean?

Projection is very close: Mon Ami 59/100, Ocean 58/100 for sillage.

Do Mon Ami and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Coconut and Musk.

Is Mon Ami or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mon Ami and Ocean?

Mon Ami has top notes of Amber, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Coumarin and Raspberry. 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.