Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Saffron Lazuli

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,461 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Saffron Lazuli

Carolina Herrera

4.25286 votes

Rank #4,437 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron Lazuli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Saffron Lazuli
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ocean2/7

Saffron Lazuli5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

Saffron LazuliCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

4.25/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSaffron LazuliRating 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

57%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

286 votes

Category winnerSaffron LazuliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySaffron Lazuli

SillageSaffron Lazuli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value29

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

metallic69%

fruity61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

SaffronBlack CurrantTonka Bean

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIris

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherVanillaGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Saffron Lazuli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men27

Unisex57

Women16

Date 41%Party 29%Work 16%Casual 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#4,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerSaffron LazuliHigher 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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Carolina Herrera Saffron Lazuli opens with a noticeable solvent blast that burns off in two minutes, giving way to tart black currant nectar and sharp red saffron threads. It smells bold. The initial sweetness stays thick, tempered by toasted tonka bean that prevents the fruit from turning into candy syrup. Within twe…

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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 Saffron Lazuli?

Saffron Lazuli takes 5 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Saffron Lazuli is rated 4.25/5 from 286 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Saffron Lazuli for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Saffron Lazuli?

Saffron Lazuli lasts longest (Saffron Lazuli 75/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Saffron Lazuli?

Saffron Lazuli projects furthest (Saffron Lazuli 64/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Saffron Lazuli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron and Tonka Bean.

Is Ocean or Saffron Lazuli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and Saffron Lazuli?

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. Saffron Lazuli has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant and Tonka Bean, heart notes of Rose and Iris, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.