Vaara vs Ocean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories.
VaaraChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
OceanChoose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vaara1/7
Ocean5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ocean
- Community sentiment
- Ocean
- Longevity
- Ocean
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ocean
- Versatility
- Ocean
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vaara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VaaraPenhaligon'sOceanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
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 hate30%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,115 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
Category winners
LongevityOcean
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOceanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
rose92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
aquatic100%
marine92%
ozonic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia
Base
HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean
Top
Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron
Base
MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, White Musk and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer100
Fall24
Winter14
Day100
Night47
Category winnerOceanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,526
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews152
Overall rank#8,293
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Vaara or Ocean?
Ocean takes 5 of 7 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Vaara or Ocean?
They last about the same: Ocean 67/100, Vaara 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vaara or Ocean?
Projection is very close: Vaara 58/100, Ocean 58/100 for sillage.
Do Vaara and Ocean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, White Musk and Cedar.
Is Vaara or Ocean better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Vaara is the stronger pick. Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vaara and Ocean?
Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.
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