Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Soleil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,097 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Soleil

Le Parfumeur

3.7919 votes

Rank #60,381 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean3/4

Soleil1/4

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

SoleilLe Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 17%Had 16%Want 67%

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

0%Love

84%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageSoleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

musky91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match25%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangeCardamomWild Strawberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

FlowersRose

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskBrazilian Redwood

InformationalShared notesRose and White Musk. Durations are only published for Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#60,381

PerfumerRobert Romanille

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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Soleil by Le Parfumeur delivers a bright, fruity floral profile built around crisp citrus and soft woods. The opening pairs tart bitter orange with sweet wild strawberry, backed by a cool touch of spicy cardamom. As the first burst settles, gentle rose and general floral notes soften the brisk fruitiness, creating an …

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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 Soleil?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Soleil is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Soleil for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Soleil?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Soleil 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Soleil?

Soleil projects furthest (Soleil 66/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Soleil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose and White Musk.

Is Ocean or Soleil better for summer or winter?

Ocean suits daytime wear; Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Soleil?

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. Soleil has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Wild Strawberry, heart notes of Flowers and Rose, a base of White Musk and Brazilian Redwood.