Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Vaara

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,425 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,293 AquaticMarine

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Vaara

Penhaligon's

3.801,352 votes

Rank #2,526 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 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.
Vaara
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ocean5/7

Vaara1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

VaaraPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

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

30%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,115 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageTie

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%

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match15%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

Top

QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds

Heart

RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Cedar, Saffron and White Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#2,526

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerVaaraHigher 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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Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …

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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 Vaara?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Vaara?

They last about the same: Ocean 67/100, Vaara 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Vaara?

Projection is very close: Ocean 58/100, Vaara 58/100 for sillage.

Do Ocean and Vaara smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Cedar, Saffron and White Musk.

Is Ocean or Vaara better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and Vaara?

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. Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.