Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs To Break

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,944 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean6/7

To Break1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

To BreakMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

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

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

fruity100%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both floral

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

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Musk and Ambergris. Durations are only published for To Break, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Category winnerTo BreakMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

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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To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

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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 To Break?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or To Break?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, To Break 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or To Break?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and To Break smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Ocean or To Break better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and To Break?

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. To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk.