Fragrance comparison

Suave vs Ocean

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

Suave

Parfums Vintage

3.7850 votes

Rank #18,288 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,136 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Suave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Suave3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SuaveParfums Vintage

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

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

36%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

50 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySuave

SillageSuave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomLavenderBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarIrisCarawayPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

VetiverAmbergrisMusk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCedar, Ambergris and Musk. Durations are only published for Suave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer16

Fall100

Winter84

Day53

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerSuaveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,288

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#8,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Suave by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent core of aromatic spice, crisp woods, and soft florals. It opens with an unmistakable kick of bittersweet cardamom paired with clean lavender and a splash of bright bergamot. As the opening settles, dry cedar joins powdery iris, caraway see…

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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, Suave or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Suave is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Suave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. 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, Suave or Ocean?

Suave lasts longest (Suave 72/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Suave or Ocean?

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

Do Suave and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cedar, Ambergris and Musk.

Is Suave or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Suave and Ocean?

Suave has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Iris, Caraway and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Musk. 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.