Fragrance comparison

Ocean Wave vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,554 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ocean Wave

Rephase

4.336 votes

Rank #51,776 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,102 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Wave takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ocean Wave
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ocean Wave3/4

L'Air du Temps1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean Wave
Sillage & projection: Ocean Wave
Value for money: Ocean Wave
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean WaveRephase

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOcean Wave

SillageOcean Wave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOcean WaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notesThymeRosemaryEucalyptusLitsea CubebaMyrtle

Heart

RoseJasmineCloveNeroliVioletIris

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskAmberGuaiac Wood

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Rose, Jasmine and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,102

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean Wave by Rephase combines crisp ozonic notes with herbal thyme and eucalyptus in its initial spray. As it settles, neroli and iris introduce a clean, powdery floral layer over a steady base of cedarwood and patchouli. It suits warm spring days, coastal walks, and clean casual wear for anyone who prefers herbal se…

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L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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 Wave or L'Air du Temps?

Ocean Wave takes 3 of 4 categories. Ocean Wave is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Ocean Wave for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ocean Wave or L'Air du Temps?

Ocean Wave lasts longest (Ocean Wave 71/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean Wave or L'Air du Temps?

Ocean Wave projects furthest (Ocean Wave 63/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean Wave and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Rose, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Ocean Wave or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

Ocean Wave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean Wave and L'Air du Temps?

Ocean Wave has top notes of Ozonic notes, Thyme, Rosemary and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Clove and Neroli, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.