Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Venice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Venice

Armaf

4.258 votes

Rank #37,675 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Venice
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ocean2/4

Venice2/4

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

VeniceArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageVenice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVeniceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

fruity92%

rose84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

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

RaspberryRoseGardeniaJasmine

Heart

VanillaPink PepperBlack Currant

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine and 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

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Venice by Armaf reads as a warm floral with a fruity rose opening, soft vanilla in the heart, and a woody musky base. It opens a little sharp for some wearers, then settles into a smoother, sweeter style that feels easy to wear. This is the kind of scent that usually suits cooler months, everyday use, and anyone who w…

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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 Venice?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Venice is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Venice for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Venice?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Venice 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Venice?

Venice projects furthest (Venice 61/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Venice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Ocean or Venice better for summer or winter?

Ocean suits daytime wear; Venice suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Venice?

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. Venice has top notes of Raspberry, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.