Fragrance comparison

Musk + > Marine vs Ocean Scent

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 295 ratings analysed

Musk + > Marine

Avon · 2012

4.00293 votes

Rank #27,021 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ocean Scent

Di Caprio Parfum

3.502 votes

Rank #62,319 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Scent takes 2 of 4 categories.

Musk + > Marine
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean Scent
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Musk + > Marine1/4

Ocean Scent2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean Scent
Sillage & projection: Ocean Scent
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musk + > Marine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk + > MarineAvon

Ocean ScentDi Caprio Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

58%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

293 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOcean Scent

SillageOcean Scent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

musky61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

violet69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

Watery NotesLavenderVioletGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeMint

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRoseFloral NotesPepper

Base7-9 hrs

Guaiac WoodAmberTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Ocean Scent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night32

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMusk + > MarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Musk Marine hits skin with cold spearmint, zesty ginger, and crisp mandarin orange before settling into a soft, soapy white musk. Built for sweltering July mornings, this cologne functions like an easy post-shower splash when you run quick weekend errands or head to morning gym workouts in a plain cotton t-shirt.

Reviews →

Forget the name. Ocean Scent by Di Caprio Parfum is not a salty marine splash. Instead, it hits the skin with a brisk burst of crushed mint, sharp ginger, and juicy mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. A warm, powdery heart takes over as sweet violet petals and cracked black pepper merge with a velvety red rose. The…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Musk + > Marine or Ocean Scent?

Ocean Scent takes 2 of 4 categories. Musk + > Marine is rated 4.00/5 from 293 votes; Ocean Scent is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Musk + > Marine for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean Scent for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Musk + > Marine or Ocean Scent?

Ocean Scent lasts longest (Ocean Scent 90/100, Musk + > Marine 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk + > Marine or Ocean Scent?

Ocean Scent projects furthest (Ocean Scent 88/100, Musk + > Marine 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk + > Marine and Ocean Scent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is Musk + > Marine or Ocean Scent better for summer or winter?

Musk + > Marine suits daytime wear; Ocean Scent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk + > Marine and Ocean Scent?

Musk + > Marine has top notes of Mint, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Violet and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Ocean Scent has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Floral Notes and Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Tonka and Musk.