Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Paradiso

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,561 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Paradiso

Dermacol

5.001 votes

Rank #53,670 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paradiso
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean2/4

Paradiso2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

ParadisoDermacol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityParadiso

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParadisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletCedar

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesCedar, Jasmine, White Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Paradiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#53,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Dermacol Paradiso is an energizing unisex fragrance that centers on the brisk contrast between sunny citrus fruits and calming woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of yellow lemon, tart grapefruit, and bitter bergamot, cutting through morning air with instant clarity. As the initial sharpness calms, a blooming …

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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, Ocean or Paradiso?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Paradiso is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paradiso for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Paradiso?

Paradiso lasts longest (Paradiso 80/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Paradiso?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Paradiso 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Paradiso smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Jasmine, White Musk and Amber.

Is Ocean or Paradiso better for summer or winter?

Ocean suits daytime wear; Paradiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Paradiso?

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. Paradiso has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Vetiver and Amber.