Fragrance comparison

Rose Oud vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 485 ratings analysed

Rose Oud

Alexandre.J

3.62412 votes

Rank #13,587 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,293 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rose Oud
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose Oud2/7

Ocean5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose OudAlexandre.J

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 44%Had 23%Want 33%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerOceanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

381 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRose Oud

SillageRose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

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

Top

RaspberryToffeeLemonApple

Heart

RoseWhite WoodsSaffronPatchouli

Base

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Rose, Saffron 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

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Oud opens with a sweet, fruity sparkle, raspberry, apple and a toffee gloss, before the rose takes over. As it settles, saffron, patchouli, soft woods, amber and vanilla give it a warmer, fuller feel. This is a rose-forward scent with a polished, dressed-up style. It leans feminine in character, suits cooler weat…

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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, Rose Oud or Ocean?

Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Rose Oud is rated 3.62/5 from 412 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Rose Oud for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Oud or Ocean?

Rose Oud lasts longest (Rose Oud 73/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Oud or Ocean?

Rose Oud projects furthest (Rose Oud 67/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Oud and Ocean smell similar?

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

Is Rose Oud or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rose Oud and Ocean?

Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Toffee, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Rose, White Woods, Saffron and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla 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.