Fragrance comparison

Volpe DNA vs Ocean

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

4 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

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12%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,491 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 7 categories.

Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Volpe DNA4/7

Ocean2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Volpe DNAEudora

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerVolpe DNARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value72

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Amber. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Volpe DNA or Ocean?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 7 categories. Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Volpe DNA or Ocean?

They last about the same: Volpe DNA 67/100, Ocean 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Volpe DNA or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volpe DNA and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron and Amber.

Is Volpe DNA or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Volpe DNA and Ocean?

Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam. 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.