Question 1

What's the difference between Ocean Blue and Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Ocean Blue is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Escada (1995) dominated by White Floral accords. Sunflowers is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elizabeth Arden (1993) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: White Floral, Fresh, Fruity, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Ocean Blue or Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ocean Blue scores 4.22/5 vs Sunflowers at 3.48/5. Sunflowers's standout strength: Long-lasting wear throughout the day. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Ocean Blue and Sunflowers smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sunflowers: Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers is a polarizing classic that inspires strong nostalgia among those who wore it in the 90s and maintains a loyal following for its affordable, balanced fruity-floral profile.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ocean Blue or Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Sunflowers: Long-lasting wear throughout the day Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Ocean Blue vs Sunflowers?

Accepted Answer

Ocean Blue scores highest for summer wear; Sunflowers scores highest for summer wear. Ocean Blue leans daytime, Sunflowers leans daytime.

Ocean Blue vs Sunflowers

Comparison Summary

Unique to Sunflowers (17)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sunflowers

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Attribute	Ocean Blue	Sunflowers
Brand	Escada	Elizabeth Arden
Year	1995	1993
Rating	4.22	3.48
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	17