Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Parana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Parana

Olfattology

3.8928 votes

Rank #39,661 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ocean4/7

Parana3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

ParanaOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.89/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerOceanRating 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

29%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParana

SillageParana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value17

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match23%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

Top

Fruity NotesRosemaryLemonBlack CurrantPink PepperLimeWatery NotesBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarLeatherAmbergrisVanillaOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Cedar, Jasmine and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer67

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Category winnerParanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#39,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Parana by Olfattology opens with a sharp splash of green leaves, lime, and black currant. This crisp, watery start quickly shifts on the skin as rosemary and pink pepper add a dry, herbal bite. It is a bright option for spring mornings or warm office settings when you want to feel clean without smelling like cheap soa…

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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, Ocean or Parana?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Parana is rated 3.89/5 from 28 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Parana for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Parana?

Parana lasts longest (Parana 88/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Parana?

Parana projects furthest (Parana 67/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Parana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Cedar, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Ocean or Parana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and Parana?

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. Parana has top notes of Fruity Notes, Rosemary, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Leather, Ambergris and Vanilla.