Fragrance comparison

Aghora vs Apex

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,789 ratings analysed

Aghora

Byermia

4.504 votes

Rank #36,584 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,467 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aghora
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aghora2/4

Apex2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aghora
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Aghora
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

AghoraByermia

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAghora

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAghoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SmokecannabisMarigoldGhost PepperSageFig

Heart

TobaccoGalbanumFrankincenseOakmossOpoponaxBalsam Fir

Base

Choya RalGuaiac WoodIndian OudNatural MuskMyrrhLabdanumCastoreumSandalwood

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesTobacco, Oakmoss and Balsam Fir. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,584

PerfumerAshek Zubayer, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,467

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aghora by Byermia is a bold, challenging fragrance that opens with a sharp, green, and smoky intensity. Inspired by ascetic practices, it balances earthy cannabis and ghost pepper with deep tobacco, resins, and Indian oud. It is best suited for cold weather and evening wear, designed for those who appreciate raw, unap…

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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, Aghora or Apex?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aghora is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Aghora for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aghora or Apex?

Aghora lasts longest (Aghora 80/100, Apex 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aghora or Apex?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Aghora 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aghora and Apex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Tobacco, Oakmoss and Balsam Fir.

Is Aghora or Apex better for summer or winter?

Aghora suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aghora and Apex?

Aghora has top notes of Smoke, cannabis, Marigold and Ghost Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco, Galbanum, Frankincense and Oakmoss, a base of Choya Ral, Guaiac Wood, Indian Oud and Natural Musk. 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.