Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Ocean Noir
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2021 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £
Friction for Him Eau de Toilette bottle Friction for Him

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ocean Noir
Ocean Noir is a divisive aquatic that smells absolutely sensational to many, often drawing compliments, but its shockingly poor performance for some means it's a hard pass for others. The consensus is a superb scent, but the longevity is a lottery.
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Our Verdict - Friction for Him
A blind-buy bargain that delivers a fresh, clean, and surprisingly complex experience for its price. It's a definite crowd-pleaser and a great daily wear.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 8%
Floral 11% 11%
Fruity 6% 15%
Green 10% 6%
Sweet 21% 20%
Warm 7% 14%
Woody 5% 5%
Earthy 9% 10%
Animalic 11% 13%
Fresh 29% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ocean Noir EdP
Friction for Him EdT

Notes

Accords

Ocean Noir Friction for Him
100%
Marine
77%
88%
Aromatic
100%
Lavender
71%
66%
Citrus
Fruity
65%
63%
Sweet
64%
58%
Aquatic
58%
Amber
55%
Musky
58%
56%
Coconut
55%
54%
Vanilla
50%
Salty
49%
Marine shared
100%
77%
Aromatic shared
88%
100%
71%
66%
65%
Sweet shared
63%
64%
58%
58%
Musky shared
55%
58%
Coconut shared
56%
55%
54%
Salty shared
50%
49%

Performance

Ocean Noir Friction for Him
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ocean Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing aquatic profile makes it highly versatile for casual and office wear. However, varying reports on projection and longevity mean it might not hold up for formal events or intense sport unless oversprayed or reapplied.

Friction for Him

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and non-offensive profile, as highlighted by many reviewers, makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear. While pleasant, its performance and character don't quite hit the mark for formal events or romantic dates, though it's decent for active pursuits.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
84%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Marine, Sweet accords and Sea Water, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ocean Noir
Friction for Him
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