Fragrance comparison

Ocean for Men vs Versilia Vintage Boise

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 267 ratings analysed

Ocean for Men

Bath & Body Works

3.91191 votes

Rank #32,210 WoodyFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Versilia Vintage Boise

Profumi del Forte

4.2676 votes

Rank #16,768 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Versilia Vintage Boise takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ocean for Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Versilia Vintage Boise
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ocean for Men1/7

Versilia Vintage Boise6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean for MenBath & Body Works

Versilia Vintage BoiseProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

Category winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

191 votes

49%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityVersilia Vintage Boise

SillageVersilia Vintage Boise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value44

Category winnerOcean for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

ozonic56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

balsamic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuBergamotWatermelonArtemisiaElemi resin

Heart

CypressNutmegLavender

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarOlibanumPatchouliOrris Root

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bitter OrangeVetyverBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderGeraniumWhite Honey

Base4 to 6 hours

Virginia CedarElemi resinTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Elemi resin, Lavender and Vetyver. Durations are only published for Versilia Vintage Boise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night91

Category winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women4

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVersilia Vintage BoiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean for Men by Bath and Body Works is a clean, aromatic aquatic scent that balances bright yuzu and watermelon with earthy vetiver and cedar. It is a versatile daytime choice for casual wear, office settings, or warm-weather days when you want a straightforward, refreshing fragrance that stays close to the skin with…

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Versilia Vintage Boise by Profumi del Forte delivers an aromatic, woody scent built around classic Italian woods and bright citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and earthy vetyver that immediately feels fresh and crisp. As the initial brightness settles, a floral core of lavender …

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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 for Men or Versilia Vintage Boise?

Versilia Vintage Boise takes 6 of 7 categories. Ocean for Men is rated 3.91/5 from 191 votes; Versilia Vintage Boise is rated 4.26/5 from 76 votes. Choose Ocean for Men for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Versilia Vintage Boise for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean for Men or Versilia Vintage Boise?

Versilia Vintage Boise lasts longest (Versilia Vintage Boise 67/100, Ocean for Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean for Men or Versilia Vintage Boise?

Versilia Vintage Boise projects furthest (Versilia Vintage Boise 61/100, Ocean for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean for Men and Versilia Vintage Boise smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Elemi resin, Lavender and Vetyver.

Is Ocean for Men or Versilia Vintage Boise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Versilia Vintage Boise is the stronger pick. For winter, Versilia Vintage Boise is the stronger pick. Versilia Vintage Boise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean for Men and Versilia Vintage Boise?

Ocean for Men has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot, Watermelon and Artemisia, heart notes of Cypress, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Olibanum and Patchouli. Versilia Vintage Boise has top notes of Bitter Orange, Vetyver and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and White Honey, a base of Virginia Cedar, Elemi resin, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.