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Classic Collection

Ocean Hills Birkholz

7.4 / 10 112 Ratings

A perfume by Birkholz for women and men. The release year is unknown. The scent is fresh-woody. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh

Woody

Citrus

Fruity

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Lime

Pink pepper Mint

Mint

Heart Notes

Apple

Gaiac wood

Geranium

Lavender

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Moss

Leather

Patchouli

Ratings

Scent

7.4112 Ratings

Longevity

7.1100 Ratings

Sillage

6.899 Ratings

Bottle

7.595 Ratings

Value for money

6.469 Ratings

Submitted by loewenherz, last update on 11/08/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Classic Collection collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Aventus

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/10/2024

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Myrtillajus
530 Reviews

Myrtillajus

1

Perceiving the sea

Ocean Hills is to be looking at and perceiving in its totality the rough sea from a reef.
It is not a marine fragrance, but with its accords it gives the perception of being in this background... at times it is camphorated, citrusy, woody and spicy, projecting me into a situation of freshness, where I fill my breaths with the balsamic aroma of a winter sea, in its beauty magnified even more in this season.
Because there is nothing more beautiful than enjoying it in winter.
Beautiful, very good performances, always good, especially when one wants to immerse himself in a world of well-being and peace, which invigorates the soul.
‘La Libecciata’ painted by Giovanni Fattori.

02/18/2020

6Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Taurus
1164 Reviews

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Taurus

Top Review 21

Not Every Aventus Clone is an Alternative

Opinions about the brand Birkholz are divided. Some see it as a fresh noble breeze in the German fragrance landscape, while others consider it overpriced waters with questionable quality.

Let me put it this way: in principle, Birkholz has made a name for itself through numerous releases and efforts, trying to compete in the upper class of perfumes. The pricing is almost right, but regarding the craftsmanship both in the exterior (sometimes the labels are crooked) and in the contents as well as the clunky marketing, many questions remain unanswered.

Ocean Hills is a crystal-clear Aventus clone that, however, cannot keep up with the intended model at all. On the one hand, it relies more on the citrus-apple note, which unfortunately does not come across as very high-quality and overall seems a bit dull. At least the typical Aventus smoke is noticeable, which not every perfumer manages to achieve, but that alone is not enough to convince the clientele. It also skips birch and juniper berry, although I briefly had the impression of sniffing a minimal hint of blackcurrant, which could also be an illusion.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter what the pyramid seems to promise. Ocean Hills is marketed by Birkholz as a fresh aquatic with rough sea charm and woody-aromatic undertones, but it is evident that it targets Aventus buyers.

However, they will find neither sufficient arguments in terms of quality, longevity, and/or sillage, nor in terms of price, to justify Ocean Hills as an alternative. Especially since there are more interesting purchase recommendations like Explorer by Montblanc and Insurrection II Pure by Reyane Tradition. So, keep your eyes open when buying clones.

04/05/2022

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Simon3193
8 Reviews

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Simon3193

Helpful Review 2

Masculine Smoky Sea Breeze

Since I have read from many people that Ocean Hills is supposed to be quite similar to Aventus, I thought I would share my opinion as one of the few who have never smelled Aventus (yes, there are still such people ;) ) without directly comparing it to the well-known classic.

Ocean Hills starts with a citrusy opening, where I particularly notice the sweet apple paired with citrus notes, but the mint doesn't really come through for me, for example. After a while, it becomes less sweet and gets a bit "rougher," probably due to the pepper, which in my opinion makes the fragrance more suitable for men.
It becomes slightly smoky, and I begin to smell a salty note reminiscent of the sea, which is why I find the name "Ocean Hills" very fitting.
I tested it after showering/moisturizing and was still able to smell it on my wrist the next morning, so I find the longevity very good for a fresher scent! The sillage is also good in the first few hours, but then it decreases, and you can only smell it up close.
All in all, a great summer fragrance for the man who is looking for a scent with character and doesn't want to smell like shower gel!

02/18/2022

8Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

DarkWinterCS
291 Reviews

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DarkWinterCS

4

Aventus Smoke Batch? The Sensible Alternative!

Aventus, many will surely agree, has become quite overexposed. How the fragrance is perceived is evident from the groups that rate this scent. Some mourn the original fragrance with its slightly stronger smokiness and the noticeable pineapple note.

For those looking for an Aventus batch with some smokiness, this Ocean Hills is the answer!

The opening is fresh and citrusy, lightly infused with apple notes and immediately subtly woody. For a fresh scent, it is very pleasant, but not exactly surprising.
Gradually, one begins to notice a certain smokiness that gives the fragrance its unique character. I instinctively couldn't detect anything green-mossy, as the smoky notes likely carried it a bit.
I was surprised by the very prolonged heart note due to the long-lasting nature. The base only really comes through after more than six hours. It was only after this time that I noticed warmer notes of patchouli and possibly leather.

Is it now an alternative to Aventus?

For those who miss the batches with the smokiness, they will find what they are looking for here. Also, those who prefer apple over pineapple will be pleased.
And those simply searching for a fresh-woody scent. Well, for them, a test is definitely worthwhile.

The longevity is insane. Even after sleeping and 16 hours, I could still smell the fragrance on my skin.
The sillage is also perceptible for a solid 4-6 hours.

11/11/2023

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Xenophilius
12 Reviews

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Xenophilius

3

The Fruiting of the Clone Warriors!?

When I purchased the Citrus Sommelier Set from Birkholz, I knew there was supposed to be a scent very similar to "Aventus | Creed," and I’ll say this: it was already clear from the first sniff which vial in the box likely contained this "dupe," namely the one labeled "Ocean Hills."

However, one would have to assume a considerable degree of (olfactory) blindness on the part of the gentlemen and ladies at Birkholz to regard this scent as an attempt at a one-to-one clone. They have simply positioned themselves too differently in the fruit aisle. Cloning Aventus without pineapple would be a bit like cloning Jack Nicholson without the famous shark grin. Cost reasons are also out of the question from my (layman’s) perspective, so I would rather categorize the scent as “inspired by… with a twist.” In direct comparison, both are clearly distinguishable.

As for the scent itself: a citrus-fresh fruity opening, the initially decent acidity fortunately cools down quickly. The dominant notes are lime and apple. The characteristic cool smokiness of Aventus is present but leaves a somewhat different impression due to the stronger citrus. Towards the end, the scent becomes woodier; in my opinion, the base note is entirely different from that of Aventus and a bit rougher.

The performance is okay. The scent lasts through a workday; it’s not overly expansive, but that doesn’t always have to be the case.

Conclusion: Those expecting a 1:1 dupe of Aventus will not find it here. In direct comparison, I find Aventus a bit more elegant. However, that is certainly a matter of taste, and after all, there is still a significant price difference between the two scents!

Anyone looking for a citrusy-cool-smoky, everyday scent for warm days might find themselves well accommodated with Ocean Hills.

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