Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Varensia

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 686 ratings analysed

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,671 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Varensia

Ulric de Varens

3.83613 votes

Rank #7,781 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Varensia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Varensia
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Ocean2/5

Varensia3/5

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

VarensiaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.83/ 5 · 613 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityVarensia

SillageVarensia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value82

Category winnerVarensiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic and 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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliOrangeMandarin OrangeRaspberryAldehydesClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CurrantCassisYlang YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossCarnationPowdery NotesVetiverSandalwoodBenzoinLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Lotus and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Varensia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Casual 35%Date 29%Work 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#7,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

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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Varensia by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic, retro chypre that balances bright citrus with dense, earthy forest moss. The first spritz unleashes crisp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and tangy mandarin orange before settling into ripe black currant and sweet cassis. As the initial sharpness fades, a heart of spiced carna…

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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 Varensia?

Varensia takes 3 of 5 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Varensia is rated 3.83/5 from 613 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Varensia for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Varensia?

Varensia lasts longest (Varensia 71/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Varensia?

Varensia projects furthest (Varensia 65/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Varensia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Lotus and Jasmine.

Is Ocean or Varensia better for summer or winter?

Ocean suits daytime wear; Varensia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Varensia?

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. Varensia has top notes of Neroli, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Currant, Cassis, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Carnation, Powdery Notes and Vetiver.