Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Be On Trend

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,824 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,370 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Be On Trend

Avon

3.7939 votes

Rank #38,882 CitrusSavory

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Be On Trend
Choose it for a citrus and savory character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Apex4/7

Be On Trend3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApexRoja Dove

Be On TrendAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 54%Had 26%Want 20%

Category winnerApexRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

13%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerBe On TrendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value81

Category winnerBe On TrendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

savory91%

amber83%

woody74%

lactonic65%

sweet56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Rice BasmatiJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer33

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night45

Category winnerBe On TrendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,370

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#38,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Avon Be On Trend opens with a brief burst of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange before revealing its core character. The heart introduces a distinct basmati rice note paired with soft jasmine, giving the floral structure a milky, savory twist. Cashmere wood and warm amber form a close-to-skin base that stays sof…

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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, Apex or Be On Trend?

Apex takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Be On Trend is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Be On Trend for a citrus and savory character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Be On Trend?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Be On Trend 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Be On Trend?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Be On Trend 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Be On Trend smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Apex or Be On Trend better for summer or winter?

For summer, Be On Trend is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Be On Trend suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Be On Trend?

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. Be On Trend has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rice Basmati and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood and Amber.