Fragrance comparison

Ocean vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ocean

NonPlusUltra Parfum

3.805 votes

Rank #63,055 FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Íris Bouquet

Mahogany

3.4833 votes

Rank #23,731 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ocean
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Íris Bouquet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ocean3/4

Íris Bouquet1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OceanNonPlusUltra Parfum

Íris BouquetMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

3.48/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

27%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value53

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

marine92%

salty84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea waterSea SaltCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

AcáciaYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliWhite Musk

Top

ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring92

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,731

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerÍris BouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean by NonPlusUltra Parfum opens with a sharp burst of briny sea water and crisp sea salt, immediately softened by delicate cyclamen and lily-of-the-valley. As the initial spray settles on warm skin, lush ylang-ylang and acacia bring a sunny, yellow floral density to the mineral aquatic top. Grounded by earthy patch…

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Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…

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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 Íris Bouquet?

Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. Ocean is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Ocean for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean or Íris Bouquet?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 90/100, Íris Bouquet 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean or Íris Bouquet?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 88/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli.

Is Ocean or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

Ocean suits daytime wear; Íris Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean and Íris Bouquet?

Ocean has top notes of Sea water, Sea Salt, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Acácia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli and White Musk. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.