Fragrance comparison

Phobos vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Phobos

Royal Crown

5.001 votes

Rank #73,943 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,303 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 2 of 2 categories.

Phobos
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Phobos0/2

Ocean2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhobosRoyal Crown

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisPatchouliCedarwoodSaffronMyrrhCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseTurkish RoseOrchidLotusAmbergris

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaHoneyAmbretteDavana

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Orchid and Lotus. Durations are only published for Phobos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phobos by Royal Crown opens with a bold, dusty kick of earthy iris, dry cedarwood, and bittersweet saffron, backed by a subtle flick of herbal coriander. Instead of turning sharp, the blend quickly softens into a velvety spread of Moroccan rose and honeyed amber. The dry-down settles into a thick, cozy blend of creamy…

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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, Phobos or Ocean?

Ocean takes 2 of 2 categories. Phobos is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Phobos for a floral and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Phobos and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Orchid and Lotus.

Is Phobos or Ocean better for summer or winter?

Phobos suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phobos and Ocean?

Phobos has top notes of Iris, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Saffron, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Honey, Ambrette and Davana. 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.