Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs SOI

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,104 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

SOI

Dilís Parfum

4.2528 votes

Rank #40,974 FruityWoody

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 longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SOI
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ocean4/7

SOI3/7

Ratings & consensus: SOI
Community sentiment: SOI
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Ocean
Value for money: SOI
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

OceanNabeel

SOIDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

4.25/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 39%Had 20%Want 42%

Category winnerSOIRating 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

39%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerSOIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSOIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

fruity100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

cinnamon70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

Scent match14%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumAppleCinnamonBlack Currant

Heart1 to 2 hours

CedarJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesApple, Cedar and Jasmine. Durations are only published for SOI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring35

Summer35

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night38

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#40,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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SOI by Dilís Parfum is a woody aromatic fragrance built around rich fruit and cozy spice. The scent opens with a crisp burst of apple, dark plum, tart black currant, and a dusting of warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, a floral touch of jasmine emerges alongside clean cedar. The dry-down rests on a smoot…

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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 SOI?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; SOI is rated 4.25/5 from 28 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose SOI for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or SOI?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, SOI 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or SOI?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, SOI 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and SOI smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Cedar and Jasmine.

Is Ocean or SOI better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and SOI?

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. SOI has top notes of Plum, Apple, Cinnamon and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.