Ocean vs Quantum Molecule
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ocean takes 7 of 7 categories.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Quantum MoleculeChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring.
Ocean7/7
Quantum Molecule0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ocean
- Community sentiment
- Ocean
- Longevity
- Ocean
- Sillage & projection
- Ocean
- Value for money
- Ocean
- Versatility
- Ocean
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ocean
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OceanNabeelQuantum MoleculeZARKOPERFUMEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%
3.67/ 5 · 245 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerOceanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
32%Like
23%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
73 votes
27%Love
34%Like
21%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
245 votes
Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOcean
SillageOcean
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
woody100%
citrus90%
patchouli80%
musky70%
powdery60%
fruity50%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantApplePineapple
Heart
White WoodPatchouliTurkish RoseJasmine
Base
White MuskSandalwoodVanillaChocolate
InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOceanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,321
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#19,250
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOcean 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…
Reviews →Quantum Molecule by ZARKOPERFUME hits skin with a burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp green apple. That initial fruit crunch clears quickly to make room for cedar-like white wood, dry patchouli, and synthetic musk. A subtle bitterness from black currant keeps the tart opening sharp during warm spring morning…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ocean or Quantum Molecule?
Ocean takes 7 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Quantum Molecule is rated 3.67/5 from 245 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quantum Molecule for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Ocean or Quantum Molecule?
Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Quantum Molecule 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ocean or Quantum Molecule?
Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Quantum Molecule 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ocean and Quantum Molecule smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Ocean or Quantum Molecule better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Quantum Molecule is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ocean and Quantum Molecule?
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. Quantum Molecule has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of White Wood, Patchouli, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Chocolate.
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