Fragrance comparison

Taboo vs Ocean

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

Taboo

Dilís Parfum

3.8127 votes

Rank #42,523 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,105 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Taboo2/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabooDilís Parfum

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

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

22%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

27 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTaboo

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

amber77%

patchouli65%

leather53%

fresh spicy42%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBlood Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseLemongrassSpices

Base4 to 6 hours

White WoodAmberPatchouliLeather

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose and Amber. Durations are only published for Taboo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer89

Fall100

Winter78

Day89

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerTabooMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Taboo by Dilís Parfum delivers a punchy clash of tart citrus, aromatic spices, and warm resinous depth. The scent kicks off with bright blood orange, juicy mandarin orange, and sharp grapefruit, creating an energetic opening that quickly gains bite from lemongrass and unspecified spices. As the vivid fruit notes softe…

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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, Taboo or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Taboo is rated 3.81/5 from 27 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Taboo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Taboo or Ocean?

Taboo lasts longest (Taboo 71/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taboo or Ocean?

Projection is very close: Ocean 58/100, Taboo 57/100 for sillage.

Do Taboo and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose and Amber.

Is Taboo or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Taboo and Ocean?

Taboo has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lemongrass and Spices, a base of White Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Leather. 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.