Fragrance comparison

The Jewel of Ocean vs Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,159 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Jewel of Ocean

Anfar London

4.119 votes

Rank #51,349 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]

Clean

3.611,150 votes

Rank #36,581 FreshAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Jewel of Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Jewel of Ocean
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Jewel of Ocean3/4

Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Jewel of Ocean
Sillage & projection: The Jewel of Ocean
Value for money: The Jewel of Ocean
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Jewel of OceanAnfar London

Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]Clean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%

3.61/ 5 · 1,150 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

29%Love

30%Like

19%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

1,150 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityThe Jewel of Ocean

SillageThe Jewel of Ocean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value52

Category winnerThe Jewel of OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

ozonic84%

green77%

aquatic69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh, aldehydic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint

Heart

Violet LeafPineappleGeraniumSageApple

Base

AmbergrisVetiverIncenseCedarMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesOzonic notesWatery NotesGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green NotesFloral NotesMintPepper

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ginger, Mint and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend], so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer96

Fall49

Winter42

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men1

Unisex78

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,349

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWarm Cotton [Reserve Blend]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Jewel of Ocean opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp mint, and prickly ginger that fizzes on warm skin. Bright aldehydes lift the initial spray, giving the citrus top notes an airy sheen during humid summer mornings. As the fragrance settles, violet leaf and tart green apple create a cool, aromatic heart al…

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Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] by Clean smells like a steaming stack of freshly washed white towels pulled straight from the dryer. Launched in 2016, this floral aldehyde fragrance opens with sharp aldehydes, ozonic notes, watery notes, and a zesty prickle of ginger. As the initial burst of steam settles, middle notes of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Jewel of Ocean or Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]?

The Jewel of Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. The Jewel of Ocean is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] is rated 3.61/5 from 1,150 votes. Choose The Jewel of Ocean for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Jewel of Ocean or Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]?

The Jewel of Ocean lasts longest (The Jewel of Ocean 80/100, Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Jewel of Ocean or Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]?

The Jewel of Ocean projects furthest (The Jewel of Ocean 59/100, Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Jewel of Ocean and Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, aldehydic and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ginger, Mint and Vetiver.

Is The Jewel of Ocean or Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] better for summer or winter?

The Jewel of Ocean suits daytime wear; Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Jewel of Ocean and Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]?

The Jewel of Ocean has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Geranium and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar. Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend] has top notes of Aldehydes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Green Notes, Floral Notes, Mint and Pepper, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Incense.