Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 749 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sublime

Aura Perfume

4.25676 votes

Rank #310 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sublime5/7

Ocean2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeAura Perfume

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 676 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

IrisHedione

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Tonka Bean 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

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#310

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews171

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…

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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, Sublime or Ocean?

Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Ocean?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or Ocean?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 69/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Sublime or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sublime and Ocean?

Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. 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.