Fragrance comparison

Ocean of Dua vs Zion

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 642 ratings analysed

Ocean of Dua

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,045 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Zion

Alexandria Fragrances

4.26640 votes

Rank #1,439 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zion takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ocean of Dua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ocean of Dua1/4

Zion3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean of DuaThe Dua Brand

ZionAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 65%Had 0%Want 35%

4.26/ 5 · 640 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

59%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

518 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityZion

SillageZion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerOcean of DuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesJasmine SambacLitsea CubebaYlang YlangGrapefruitWhite MuskRosemaryGalbanumJasmineVetiverVioletThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum

Heart

VetiverBlack CurrantCedarJuniper BerriesPink PepperRoseAppleJasmine

Base

AmbergrisBenzoinLeatherLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ocean of Dua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerZionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean of Dua by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic splash of citrus and herbs. Zesty lime, tart grapefruit, bergamot, and lemon mingle with litsea cubeba to deliver an instant surge of freshness. Aromatic nuances of rosemary, lavender, and thyme quickly join the citrus, giving the scent a crisp, breezy personality …

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Zion opens with a bright grapefruit and citrus rush that feels crisp, aromatic, and immediately uplifting. As it settles, vetiver, cedar, juniper, and a touch of ambery sweetness give it a polished fresh woody profile with more depth than a simple summer citrus. It suits men who like clean, sharp, modern fragrances wi…

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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 of Dua or Zion?

Zion takes 3 of 4 categories. Ocean of Dua is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Zion is rated 4.26/5 from 640 votes. Choose Ocean of Dua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ocean of Dua or Zion?

Zion lasts longest (Zion 71/100, Ocean of Dua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean of Dua or Zion?

Zion projects furthest (Zion 62/100, Ocean of Dua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean of Dua and Zion smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Jasmine.

Is Ocean of Dua or Zion better for summer or winter?

Ocean of Dua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean of Dua and Zion?

Ocean of Dua features Juniper Berries, Jasmine Sambac, Litsea Cubeba, Ylang Ylang and Grapefruit. Zion has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Black Currant, Cedar and Juniper Berries, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin, Leather and Labdanum.