Fragrance comparison

Ocean Rush vs Upscale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ocean Rush

Rayhaan · 2022

3.83130 votes

Rank #9,454 AromaticWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

Upscale

Mary Kay

4.3517 votes

Rank #42,801 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rush takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ocean Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean Rush4/5

Upscale1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean RushRayhaan

UpscaleMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 52%Had 33%Want 14%

Category winnerUpscaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

111 votes

59%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rush

SillageOcean Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOcean RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CascaloneAquozoneBergamotGreen Mandarin

Heart

RosemaryCypressLavender

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian LemonGreen MandarinRosemaryCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLavenderArtemisiaCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

Australian SandalwoodAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Rosemary, Cypress and Lavender. Durations are only published for Upscale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer55

Fall91

Winter64

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews25

Overall rank#42,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOcean RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean Rush by Rayhaan is a brisk aromatic aquatic fragrance designed for high summer heat. It opens with sharp notes of Cascalone and Aquozone, moving into a herbaceous heart of rosemary and cypress. This scent excels during hot days when you need a clean, energetic boost. It is a functional, no-frills choice for men …

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Upscale by Mary Kay delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean citrus paired with classic aromatic woods. The opening pairs zesty Sicilian lemon and green mandarin with the bracing forest snap of Italian cypress and crushed rosemary. Within thirty minutes, a disciplined heart of French lavender, geranium, and dr…

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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 Rush or Upscale?

Ocean Rush takes 4 of 5 categories. Ocean Rush is rated 3.83/5 from 130 votes; Upscale is rated 4.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose Ocean Rush for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean Rush or Upscale?

Ocean Rush lasts longest (Ocean Rush 62/100, Upscale 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean Rush or Upscale?

Ocean Rush projects furthest (Ocean Rush 52/100, Upscale 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean Rush and Upscale smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Rosemary, Cypress and Lavender.

Is Ocean Rush or Upscale better for summer or winter?

Ocean Rush suits daytime wear; Upscale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean Rush and Upscale?

Ocean Rush has top notes of Cascalone, Aquozone, Bergamot and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Upscale has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Green Mandarin, Rosemary and Cypress, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Artemisia and Cardamom, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.