Fragrance comparison

Moon vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

Moon

Nicheend

3.1273 votes

Rank #18,869 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,303 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Moon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening 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.

Moon3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonNicheend

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.12/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 54%Had 46%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

20%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

18%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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMoon

SillageMoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApplePineapplePink PepperOrangeBergamot

Heart

RaspberrySaffronRoseWhite Flowers

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodAmberOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Saffron and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer35

Fall100

Winter78

Day77

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerMoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex68

Women23

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#8,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moon by Nicheend opens with a bright burst of crisp apple and pineapple, quickly settling into a complex floral-fruity core with raspberry and saffron. It dries down to a rich, resinous base of musk, guaiac wood, and amber. This unisex scent behaves like a second skin, offering a sophisticated fruity profile that work…

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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, Moon or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Moon is rated 3.12/5 from 73 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Moon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening 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, Moon or Ocean?

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

Which projects more, Moon or Ocean?

Moon projects furthest (Moon 71/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moon and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Saffron and Rose.

Is Moon or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Moon and Ocean?

Moon has top notes of Apple, Pineapple, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Rose and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.