Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Vivo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,536 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,228 AmberFresh Spicy

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.
Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ocean6/7

Vivo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

VivoCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

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

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

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

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

InformationalShared notesApple and Saffron. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night53

Category winnerVivoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#15,228

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

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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Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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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 Vivo?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Vivo?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Vivo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Vivo?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Vivo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Vivo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Apple and Saffron.

Is Ocean or Vivo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and Vivo?

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. Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron.