Fragrance comparison

Red Crown vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Red Crown

Auphorie

4.3432 votes

Rank #28,408 FloralWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Crown takes 4 of 7 categories.

Red Crown
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Red Crown4/7

Ocean2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red CrownAuphorie

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 87%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerRed CrownRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRed Crown

SillageRed Crown

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

powdery30%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomMagnoliaPeonyOrchidPlum BlossomSandalwoodCashmere WoodPeach BlossomOolong teaCedarMuskHawthorn

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Cedar and Musk. 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

Summer91

Fall73

Winter36

Day100

Night50

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerRed CrownMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,408

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Crown by Auphorie is a complex, artistic exploration of East Asian flora. It centers on cherry blossom and peony, supported by a grounding base of sandalwood and cedar. This unisex fragrance feels calm and contemplative, perfect for spring days when you want a quiet, beautiful scent that stays with you. It is enti…

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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, Red Crown or Ocean?

Red Crown takes 4 of 7 categories. Red Crown is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Red Crown for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime 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, Red Crown or Ocean?

Red Crown lasts longest (Red Crown 91/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Crown or Ocean?

Red Crown projects furthest (Red Crown 88/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Crown and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orchid, Cedar and Musk.

Is Red Crown or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Red Crown and Ocean?

Red Crown features Cherry Blossom, Magnolia, Peony, Orchid and Plum Blossom. 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.