Fragrance comparison

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas vs Apex Eau Intense

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 388 ratings analysed

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

Mercedes-Benz

4.14102 votes

Rank #7,980 AromaticGreen

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,513 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas3/7

Apex Eau Intense3/7

Ratings & consensus: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Community sentiment: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Longevity: Apex Eau Intense
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Versatility: Apex Eau Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apex Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Addictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasMercedes-Benz

Apex Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

102 votes

49%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value34

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLemon

Heart

LavenderFig LeafClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Top

HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender

Heart

Rose OxidePomelo

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage. 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

Summer51

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex15

Women9

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,980

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#4,513

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alberto Morillas created Addictive Oriental for Mercedes-Benz in 2015 as a fresh aromatic fragrance built around an unusual fig note. The composition opens with crisp mint and sour lemon before settling into green fig leaf, herbal lavender, and clary sage. A base of smooth tonka bean, sandalwood, and cashmere wood giv…

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Apex Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, mint, and green aromatics, then settles into a dry woody-spicy base with cardamom, patchouli, pepper, and soft musks. It reads cleaner and fresher than many Roja releases, with a polished grooming feel rather than dense resinous depth. It may suit someone who wants a refined …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Apex Eau Intense?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas is rated 4.14/5 from 102 votes; Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes. Choose Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Apex Eau Intense?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Apex Eau Intense?

Projection is very close: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas 63/100, Apex Eau Intense 63/100 for sillage.

Do Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas and Apex Eau Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage.

Is Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or Apex Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas and Apex Eau Intense?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas has top notes of Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Leaf and Clary Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Apex Eau Intense has top notes of Helvetolide, Mint, Chlorophyll and Lemon, heart notes of Rose Oxide and Pomelo, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Cardamon.