Fragrance comparison

Zizan vs Ocean

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 391 ratings analysed

Zizan

Ormonde Jayne

3.82318 votes

Rank #5,505 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,303 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Zizan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zizan3/7

Ocean4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZizanOrmonde Jayne

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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 hate

35%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

240 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityZizan

SillageZizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

soft spicy60%

earthy50%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotPink PepperAmalfi LemonJuniperClary Sage

Heart

Bay LeafJasmineViolet

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerOceanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex12

Women8

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,505

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#8,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerZizanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zizan is a sharp, green citrus aromatic with lime, lemon, bergamot and pepper up front, then a more herbal, vetiver-led dry-down. On skin it can read clean and masculine, but several wearers also find it airy enough for casual daily use. It suits people who like classic citrus vetivers with bite, especially if bay lea…

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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, Zizan or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Zizan is rated 3.82/5 from 318 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Zizan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zizan or Ocean?

Zizan lasts longest (Zizan 70/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zizan or Ocean?

Zizan projects furthest (Zizan 64/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zizan and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cedar, Amber and Musk.

Is Zizan or Ocean better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zizan and Ocean?

Zizan has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk. 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.