Perfume dupeBasis: Community consensus

Nabeel Ocean

Dupe of Orto Parisi Megamare

Nabeel Ocean is a budget-friendly aquatic fragrance that is often named as a dupe for Orto Parisi Megamare.

Affordable alternativeNabeel Ocean
Inspired byOrto Parisi Megamare
In short

In short: Nabeel Ocean recalls Orto Parisi Megamare through shared citrus and marine notes and is the far more affordable alternative.

Editorial rating7/10
1–10, not a measurement
Dupe of
Orto Parisi Megamare
House
Nabeel
Basis
Community consensus
Nabeel Ocean
Topmarine notes, ozonic notes, watery notes, violet leaves, apple, pineapple, spices, coconut, black currant, bergamot, mandarin orange, pink pepper, lemon, bitter orange, lime, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, grapefruit, plum, green notes, clary sage, cardamom, ginger
Heartrose, lotus, cyclamen, driftwood, vetiver, vanilla, cedar, orchid, iris, jasmine, lily of the valley, saffron, cashmere wood, sandalwood, fir
Baseambergris, musk, white musk, vanilla, vetiver, amber, benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli, agarwood, honey, precious woods, sandalwood, immortelle, siam, oud
Accordsaquatic, ozonic, marine, floral, fresh
Orto Parisi Megamare
Topbergamot, lemon
Heartseaweed, calone, hedione
Basemusk, ambroxan, cedar
Accordsmusky, marine, fresh, aquatic, amber
Shared notes & accords
Top bergamot lemon
Base musk
Accords aquatic marine fresh

What is Nabeel Ocean a dupe for?

Nabeel Ocean is traded in the community as an affordable alternative to Orto Parisi Megamare. The fragrance is inspired by that aquatic original and smells similar in the shared marine direction, without being an exact match. In the UK, Nabeel fragrances like Ocean are sold via major online marketplaces and discount retailers, with Amazon.co.uk third-party storefronts among the usual options.

Which notes do Nabeel Ocean and Megamare share?

Megamare is a wet, salty marine fragrance: bergamot and lemon up top, seaweed, calone, and hedione in the heart, musk, ambroxan, and cedar in the base. The overlap with Nabeel Ocean shows in the following shared notes and accords:

  • bergamot (top note)
  • lemon (top note)
  • musk (base)
  • aquatic
  • marine
  • fresh

This intersection explains the perceived closeness of the two fragrances.

Where do they differ?

A dupe is not the same perfume as the original. Megamare relies on a concentrated, salty-tangy marine signature with seaweed and ambroxan. The overlap with Nabeel Ocean lies mainly in the citrus top notes, the musk, and the fresh-aquatic base mood; other facets can deviate.

How we compare

Our similarity is an editorial assessment, not a measured value: 7/10 (editorial assessment). It rests on community consensus from forums, Fragrantica, Parfumo, and social media comparisons, not on a manufacturer claim. We deliberately avoid percentage figures and absolute sameness claims.

sold in the UK via major online marketplaces and discount retailers (Amazon.co.uk)

  1. www.reddit.com/r/fragranceclones/comments/1fk8pfs/two_new_pi
  2. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JJvsjoEbmU
  3. www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Nabeel/Ocean-81488.html
  4. www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Orto-Parisi/Megamare-53471.html
  5. www.parfumo.com/Perfumes/Nabeel/ocean
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What is Nabeel Ocean a dupe for?

Nabeel Ocean is regarded as an affordable alternative to Orto Parisi Megamare and is inspired by that aquatic original.

Does Nabeel Ocean smell like Megamare?

Through the shared citrus top notes, the musk, and the fresh-marine base direction, Nabeel Ocean recalls Megamare. It is not an exact match, however.

Is Nabeel Ocean worth it?

If you want to experience the aquatic character of Megamare for less, Nabeel Ocean is an affordable alternative. The similarity sits at 7/10 (editorial assessment) based on community consensus.

Is Nabeel Ocean the same fragrance as Megamare?

No. Nabeel Ocean is a standalone fragrance inspired by Megamare, not the original.

Where can I buy Ocean in the UK?

Nabeel Ocean is sold in the UK via major online marketplaces and discount retailers, with Amazon.co.uk third-party storefronts among the options.