Fragrance comparison

Mon Rouge vs Ocean

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 840 ratings analysed

Mon Rouge

Yves Rocher

3.52767 votes

Rank #11,305 FruityPatchouli

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9%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,533 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mon Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Best in winter.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mon Rouge0/7

Ocean6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ocean
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Mon RougeYves Rocher

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 767 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

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

16%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

767 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

earthy77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlack Currant

Heart

IrisNeroli Essence

Base

Patchouli

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,305

PerfumerCaroline Dumur

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#7,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Rouge by Yves Rocher is a rich fruity chypre centered on ripe dark fruits, powdery iris, and an earthy patchouli base. The opening greets you with a tart burst of black currant and juicy plum, giving the impression of dark fruit jam without excessive syrupy sweetness. As it settles, a clean touch of neroli essence…

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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, Mon Rouge or Ocean?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Mon Rouge is rated 3.52/5 from 767 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Mon Rouge for a fruity and patchouli character. Best in winter. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Rouge or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Mon Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Rouge or Ocean?

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

Do Mon Rouge and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords.

Is Mon Rouge or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mon Rouge and Ocean?

Mon Rouge has top notes of Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris and Neroli Essence, a base of 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.