Fragrance comparison

Prada vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,515 ratings analysed

5 wins

Prada

Prada · 2004

4.144,442 votes

Rank #25,953 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,293 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada takes 5 of 7 categories.

Prada
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Prada5/7

Ocean2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PradaPrada

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 4,442 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerPradaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerPradaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPrada

SillagePrada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

amber77%

earthy53%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMimosaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseHoneyCarnationYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliMossVanillaSandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMusk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Ambergris and Musk. Durations are only published for Prada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer50

Fall100

Winter89

Day61

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerPradaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex31

Women63

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,953

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry, Max Gavarry

Launched2004

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray this on paper and you get an immediate blast of solvent. Give it two minutes. The alcohol lifts to reveal sharp Italian bergamot alongside bitter orange peel, cutting through the air like a cold blade. It feels bracing and brisk. Then, earthy Indonesian patchouli surfaces with serious intent, flanked by powdery …

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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, Prada or Ocean?

Prada takes 5 of 7 categories. Prada is rated 4.14/5 from 4,442 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Prada for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prada or Ocean?

Prada lasts longest (Prada 74/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prada or Ocean?

Prada projects furthest (Prada 65/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prada and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Ambergris and Musk.

Is Prada or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prada and Ocean?

Prada has top notes of Bergamot, Mimosa, Bitter Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.