Reins of the Steed vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.
Reins of the SteedChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reins of the Steed1/4
Ocean3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Reins of the Steed
- Sillage & projection
- Ocean
- 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
Reins of the SteedThe Dua BrandOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%
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 hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityReins of the Steed
SillageOcean
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Cherry BlossomBlack CurrantYlang-YlangRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotTuberoseCardamomAgarwoodVanillaBenzoin
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAgarwood. Durations are only published for Reins of the Steed, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#78,000
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,116
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReins of the Steed by The Dua Brand is an intricate Extrait de Parfum that merges crisp fruit, rich flowers, and deep forest woods. The scent introduces itself with a sharp flash of lime, bergamot, crisp apple, and tart black currant. As the initial brightness settles, a complex core of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and ch…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Reins of the Steed or Ocean?
Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. Reins of the Steed is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Reins of the Steed for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Reins of the Steed or Ocean?
Reins of the Steed lasts longest (Reins of the Steed 80/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reins of the Steed or Ocean?
Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Reins of the Steed 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reins of the Steed and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Agarwood.
Is Reins of the Steed or Ocean better for summer or winter?
Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reins of the Steed and Ocean?
Reins of the Steed features Cherry Blossom, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Red Berries 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.
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