Fragrance comparison

Wahaj vs Ocean

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

Wahaj

Nabeel

4.504 votes

Rank #43,397 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,321 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 2 of 3 categories.

Wahaj
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Wahaj1/3

Ocean2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WahajNabeel

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 7%Want 84%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWahaj

SillageOcean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

rose61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumSaffronRaspberryPine TreeLavenderCherryLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisCedarPatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Jasmine and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wahaj by Nabeel is a dense floral fruity perfume centered on a rich plum and saffron opening. As the scent settles, a heart of rose and geranium merges with a warm cedar and patchouli base. It offers an opulent profile suited for cool autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings.

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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, Wahaj or Ocean?

Ocean takes 2 of 3 categories. Wahaj is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Wahaj for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wahaj or Ocean?

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

Which projects more, Wahaj or Ocean?

Ocean projects furthest (Ocean 58/100, Wahaj 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wahaj and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Jasmine and Ambergris.

Is Wahaj or Ocean better for summer or winter?

Wahaj suits day or night wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wahaj and Ocean?

Wahaj has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Raspberry and Pine Tree, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.