Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Red Crown

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Red Crown

Auphorie

4.3432 votes

Rank #28,408 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Crown takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Red Crown
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean2/7

Red Crown4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

Red CrownAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

4.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 87%

Category winnerRed CrownRating 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

66%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRed Crown

SillageRed Crown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

floral100%

woody83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral, woody and aromatic

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomMagnoliaPeonyOrchidPlum BlossomSandalwoodCashmere WoodPeach BlossomOolong teaCedarMuskHawthorn

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCedar, Orchid and 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

Summer91

Fall73

Winter36

Day100

Night50

Category winnerRed CrownMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#28,408

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

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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Red Crown by Auphorie is a complex, artistic exploration of East Asian flora. It centers on cherry blossom and peony, supported by a grounding base of sandalwood and cedar. This unisex fragrance feels calm and contemplative, perfect for spring days when you want a quiet, beautiful scent that stays with you. It is enti…

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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 Red Crown?

Red Crown takes 4 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Red Crown is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Red Crown for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Red Crown?

Red Crown lasts longest (Red Crown 91/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Red Crown?

Red Crown projects furthest (Red Crown 88/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Red Crown smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Orchid and Musk.

Is Ocean or Red Crown better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and Red Crown?

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. Red Crown features Cherry Blossom, Magnolia, Peony, Orchid and Plum Blossom.