Apex vs Celerio Elysium
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Celerio Elysium takes 4 of 7 categories.
ApexChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Celerio ElysiumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Apex3/7
Celerio Elysium4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Celerio Elysium
- Community sentiment
- Celerio Elysium
- Longevity
- Apex
- Sillage & projection
- Apex
- Value for money
- Celerio Elysium
- Versatility
- Celerio Elysium
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apex
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApexRoja DoveCelerio ElysiumDumontWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.30/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 25%Had 3%Want 71%
Category winnerCelerio ElysiumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
24%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate
1,136 votes
61%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerCelerio ElysiumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApex
SillageApex
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCelerio ElysiumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
tobacco77%
animalic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine
Base
CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum
Top15 to 30 minutes
Juniper BerriesMagnolia
Heart2 to 4 hours
LeatherCedarSandalwood
Base5 to 8 hours
AmbergrisTobacco
InformationalShared notesLeather, Tobacco and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for Celerio Elysium, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter83
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer68
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night81
Category winnerCelerio ElysiumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,467
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews413
Overall rank#14,785
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerApexHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApex 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…
Reviews →Celerio Elysium by Dumont presents a crisp woody profile with an aromatic snap and a dry leathery undertone. The scent begins with tart juniper berries paired with the gentle citrus-tinted floral edge of magnolia. As it develops, a dry spine of cedar and smooth sandalwood emerges alongside a restrained leather note th…
Reviews →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, Apex or Celerio Elysium?
Celerio Elysium takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Celerio Elysium is rated 4.30/5 from 33 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Celerio Elysium for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apex or Celerio Elysium?
They last about the same: Apex 76/100, Celerio Elysium 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Apex or Celerio Elysium?
Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Celerio Elysium 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apex and Celerio Elysium smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Tobacco and Juniper Berries.
Is Apex or Celerio Elysium better for summer or winter?
For summer, Celerio Elysium is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Celerio Elysium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apex and Celerio Elysium?
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. Celerio Elysium has top notes of Juniper Berries and Magnolia, heart notes of Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris and Tobacco.
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