Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs You

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,561 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm 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.
You
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ocean6/7

You1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNabeel

YouDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageYou

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value71

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both 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

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

InformationalShared notesCedar, Jasmine, Musk and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

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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Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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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 You?

Ocean takes 6 of 7 categories. Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes; You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or You?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, You 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or You?

Projection is very close: You 59/100, Ocean 58/100 for sillage.

Do Ocean and You smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Jasmine, Musk and Tonka Bean.

Is Ocean or You better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean and You?

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. You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine.