Fragrance comparison

Parana vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

Parana

Olfattology

3.8928 votes

Rank #39,661 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Parana
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Parana3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParanaOlfattology

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerOceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityParana

SillageParana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesRosemaryLemonBlack CurrantPink PepperLimeWatery NotesBergamot

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarLeatherAmbergrisVanillaOakmossWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Jasmine, Cedar and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerParanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parana by Olfattology opens with a sharp splash of green leaves, lime, and black currant. This crisp, watery start quickly shifts on the skin as rosemary and pink pepper add a dry, herbal bite. It is a bright option for spring mornings or warm office settings when you want to feel clean without smelling like cheap soa…

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Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…

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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, Parana or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Parana is rated 3.89/5 from 28 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Parana for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parana or Ocean?

Parana lasts longest (Parana 88/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parana or Ocean?

Parana projects furthest (Parana 67/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parana and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Jasmine, Cedar and Ambergris.

Is Parana or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parana and Ocean?

Parana has top notes of Fruity Notes, Rosemary, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Leather, Ambergris and Vanilla. Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods.