Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Whisky by Whisky 26

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,515 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky by Whisky 26

Evaflor

3.605 votes

Rank #53,990 AromaticCitrus

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.
Whisky by Whisky 26
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ocean2/4

Whisky by Whisky 262/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean
Sillage & projection: Whisky by Whisky 26
Value for money: Whisky by Whisky 26
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

Whisky by Whisky 26Evaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

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

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageWhisky by Whisky 26

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWhisky by Whisky 26Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

marine61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and marine

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

BergamotCardamomGrapefruit

Heart1-3 hrs

Sea NotesIrisRum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesMusk, Amber and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Whisky by Whisky 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 28%Party 16%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#53,990

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 by Whisky 26 by Evaflor opens with an energetic blast of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol bite that settles after two minutes. Soon, salty sea notes emerge alongside a faint, powdery iris and a subtle hint of sweet rum. It is an easygoing aromatic sc…

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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 by Whisky 26?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; Whisky by Whisky 26 is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whisky by Whisky 26 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Whisky by Whisky 26 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 projects furthest (Whisky by Whisky 26 72/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Whisky by Whisky 26 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is Ocean or Whisky by Whisky 26 better for summer or winter?

Ocean suits daytime wear; Whisky by Whisky 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Whisky by Whisky 26?

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 by Whisky 26 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Iris and Rum, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.