Fragrance comparison

Sinaï vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sinaï

Badar

4.4323 votes

Rank #32,508 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,316 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sinaï takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sinaï
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. 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.

Sinaï3/5

Ocean2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sinaï
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sinaï
Sillage & projection: Sinaï
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

SinaïBadar

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 62%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerSinaïRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySinaï

SillageSinaï

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

balsamic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiPink Pepper

Heart

RoseSaffronImmortelle

Base

BenzoinIncenseAmberVanillaMuskOud

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Amber 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

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex70

Women5

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,508

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sinaï by Badar is a unisex Oriental Woody scent featuring elemi and pink pepper. It creates a warm, resinous aura perfect for cool weather. The heart of rose and saffron settles into a deep, long-lasting base of vanilla, benzoin, and incense. It is an ideal choice for those who enjoy amber-forward, complex composition…

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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, Sinaï or Ocean?

Sinaï takes 3 of 5 categories. Sinaï is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Sinaï for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. 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, Sinaï or Ocean?

Sinaï lasts longest (Sinaï 78/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sinaï or Ocean?

Sinaï projects furthest (Sinaï 72/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sinaï and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Amber and Musk.

Is Sinaï or Ocean better for summer or winter?

Sinaï suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sinaï and Ocean?

Sinaï has top notes of elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Saffron and Immortelle, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Amber and Vanilla. 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.