Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Qawafi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,136 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Qawafi

PARIS CORNER

3.4613 votes

Rank #60,722 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Qawafi
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ocean3/5

Qawafi1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ocean
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Qawafi
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

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

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

15%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerQawafiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match27%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

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Saffron, Amber and Oud. Durations are only published for Qawafi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Qawafi by PARIS CORNER presents an oriental woody composition built on contrasting temperatures. The opening pairs crisp juniper berries and tart pineapple with warm saffron, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the fragrance settles, dry cedarwood, herbal davana, and cardamom add spice and earthy structure. The …

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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 Qawafi?

Ocean takes 3 of 5 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Qawafi?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Qawafi?

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

Do Ocean and Qawafi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Saffron, Amber and Oud.

Is Ocean or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

Ocean suits daytime wear; Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Qawafi?

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. Qawafi has top notes of Saffron, Juniper and Pineapple, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Oud.