Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Totem Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 286 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Totem Blue

Kenzo

3.65213 votes

Rank #37,746 SweetFruity

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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.
Totem Blue
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ocean6/7

Totem Blue1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

Totem BlueKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.65/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 37%Had 27%Want 36%

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

12%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value60

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

Top

PineappleLemonOrange

Heart

CardamomApple

Base

CedarCaramelCoumarin

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple and Cedar. 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall76

Winter30

Day100

Night27

Category winnerTotem BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men16

Unisex64

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,746

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Jean Jacques

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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Totem Blue opens with a bright burst of sweet pineapple, tart lemon, and fresh orange that immediately signals a playful, sunny disposition. As the top notes settle, aromatic cardamom and crisp green apple emerge, grounding the fruitiness with a light, warm spice. The base eventually dries down into soft cedarwood, bu…

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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 Totem Blue?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Totem Blue is rated 3.65/5 from 213 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Totem Blue for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Totem Blue?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Totem Blue 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Totem Blue?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Totem Blue 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Totem Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Pineapple and Cedar.

Is Ocean or Totem Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and Totem Blue?

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. Totem Blue has top notes of Pineapple, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Cardamom and Apple, a base of Cedar, Caramel and Coumarin.