Fragrance comparison

101 vs Apex

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,803 ratings analysed

4 wins

101

Odoratika

4.1718 votes

Rank #44,296 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

101 takes 4 of 5 categories.

101
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

1014/5

Apex1/5

Ratings & consensus: 101
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 101
Sillage & projection: 101
Value for money: 101
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apex

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

101Odoratika

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 12%Had 13%Want 75%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winner101Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity101

Sillage101

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value36

Category winner101Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

floral74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

QuinceCitronMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

SakeRhododendronHinoki WoodCypress

Base

YuzuBuddha WoodBambooboxwoodGrapefruitOlibanumAmberLabdanum

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cypress and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,296

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

101 by Odoratika opens with a sharp burst of quince and citron, transitioning into a woody, aromatic heart of sake and hinoki. This unisex scent balances bright citrus notes against earthy bamboo and cypress on the skin. It suits those seeking an easygoing, modern fragrance for daytime wear during the spring months.

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Apex opens bright with citrus and pineapple, then quickly turns greener, woodsier, and more old-school in character. Cypress, oakmoss, leather, and fir give it a masculine, outdoorsy feel that many find polished, while others find dated or too forceful. It suits someone who likes classic chypre structure with a modern…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 101 or Apex?

101 takes 4 of 5 categories. 101 is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose 101 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 101 or Apex?

101 lasts longest (101 88/100, Apex 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 101 or Apex?

101 projects furthest (101 76/100, Apex 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 101 and Apex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Olibanum.

Is 101 or Apex better for summer or winter?

101 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 101 and Apex?

101 has top notes of Quince, Citron, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Sake, Rhododendron, Hinoki Wood and Cypress, a base of Yuzu, Buddha Wood, Bamboo and boxwood. Apex has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Cistus Incanus and Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Leather.