Fragrance comparison

Íris vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

Íris

Granado

4.39284 votes

Rank #25,910 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,303 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Íris3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ÍrisGranado

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 53%Had 3%Want 44%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerÍrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

284 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerÍrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage34

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

iris92%

musky84%

white floral77%

violet69%

fresh61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

IrisLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskCedarAmber

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Musk, Cedar and Amber. 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

Summer85

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerÍrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex38

Women58

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,910

PerfumerAmelie Jacquin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Íris opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, green pear, and crackling pink pepper before settling into a soft floral heart. Iris root dominates the mid section alongside clean lily of the valley and quiet jasmine, creating a dry, powdery texture on skin. As it settles deeper, cedarwood and warm musk form a skin…

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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, Íris or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Íris is rated 4.39/5 from 284 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Íris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Íris or Ocean?

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Íris 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Íris or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Íris 34/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Íris and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Musk, Cedar and Amber.

Is Íris or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Íris and Ocean?

Íris has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber. 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.