Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Whisky Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,545 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean5/7

Whisky Black2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

Whisky BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

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

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, aquatic 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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Musk and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Whisky Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerWhisky BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#30,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Whisky Black by Evaflor opens with an energetic splash of lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot. The zesty fruit peels deliver an immediate sensory punch before watery notes enter to cool down the sharp acidity. As the refreshing aquatic heart settles, the fragrance reveals a cozy foundation built on sweet t…

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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 Whisky Black?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Whisky Black?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Whisky Black?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Whisky Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aquatic and aromatic accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Musk and Tonka Bean.

Is Ocean or Whisky Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and Whisky Black?

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. Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk.