Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Ocean Noir
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2021 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Artik Sea Extrait bottle Artik Sea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum
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 - Artik Sea Extrait
This marine beast is intensely divisive. While some find its icy, salty realism invigorating and artistic, others recoil from its overwhelming, almost 'biohazard' level of marine intensity. Go for this if you want to stand out, but be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 13%
Floral 11% 17%
Fruity 6% 7%
Green 10% 16%
Sweet 21% 11%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 5% 6%
Earthy 9% 12%
Animalic 11% 8%
Fresh 29% 31%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ocean Noir EdP
Artik Sea Extrait

Notes

Accords

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum Artik Sea Extrait
100%
Marine
100%
88%
Aromatic
93%
66%
Citrus
89%
50%
Salty
68%
63%
Sweet
58%
Aquatic
57%
58%
Amber
52%
56%
Coconut
55%
Musky
54%
Vanilla
Ozonic
52%
Woody
50%
Green
50%
Marine shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
88%
93%
Citrus shared
66%
89%
Salty shared
50%
68%
63%
Aquatic shared
58%
57%
Amber shared
58%
52%
56%
55%
54%
52%
50%
50%

Performance

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum Artik Sea Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum

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.

Artik Sea Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Given its 'nuclear' performance and strong, distinctive marine and salty accords, Artik Sea is far too assertive for the office. It's best suited for casual, outdoor settings or sport where its intense projection can be appreciated without overwhelming others. Some might find it suitable for a bold date night, though it's not universally appealing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
79%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Marine, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Sea Water, Seaweed notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ocean Noir Eau de Parfum
Artik Sea Extrait
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