Fragrance comparison

Ocean Rain vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ocean Rain

Mario Valentino

4.3699 votes

Rank #9,130 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #13,198 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ocean Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean Rain4/7

Byblos Uomo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean RainMario Valentino

Byblos UomoByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

Category winnerOcean RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerOcean RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rain

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value68

Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir

Base4 to 8 hours

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Artemisia and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Ocean Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall83

Winter14

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#13,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerOcean RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean Rain by Mario Valentino is a vintage aromatic aquatic cologne with a distinctly herbal, floral heart. Created in 1990 by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the fragrance avoids modern sugary aquatic tropes in favor of an intricate, classic structure. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, lime, a…

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Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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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 Rain or Byblos Uomo?

Ocean Rain takes 4 of 7 categories. Ocean Rain is rated 4.36/5 from 99 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Ocean Rain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean Rain or Byblos Uomo?

Ocean Rain lasts longest (Ocean Rain 73/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean Rain or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Ocean Rain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean Rain and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Bergamot.

Is Ocean Rain or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ocean Rain and Byblos Uomo?

Ocean Rain has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Sea water, Cyclamen and Thyme, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk.