Fragrance comparison

Alibi vs Apex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alibi

V Canto

4.02332 votes

Rank #9,951 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%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?

Alibi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alibi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Alibi4/7

Apex3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlibiV Canto

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAlibiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerAlibiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAlibiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

leather30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressSaltBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart3 to 4 hours

VetiverPeatCedarelemi

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCashmere WoodPatchouliBenzoinMusk

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Leather. Durations are only published for Alibi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter82

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlibiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,951

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alibi by V Canto presents an earthy, dark aromatic profile centered around forest woods and coastal elements. Released in 2015 and created by Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with sharp cypress, crisp salt, tart bergamot, and mandarin orange. As the bright citrus top settles, it reveals a dense heart dominated by …

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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, Alibi or Apex?

Alibi takes 4 of 7 categories. Alibi is rated 4.02/5 from 332 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Alibi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alibi or Apex?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Alibi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alibi or Apex?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Alibi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alibi and Apex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Leather.

Is Alibi or Apex better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alibi is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Alibi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alibi and Apex?

Alibi has top notes of Cypress, Salt, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver, Peat, Cedar and elemi, a base of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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.