Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Danaë

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,235 ratings analysed

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Danaë

Argos · 2021

4.28450 votes

Rank #26,786 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Danaë takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Apex3/7

Danaë4/7

Ratings & consensus: Danaë
Community sentiment: Danaë
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Danaë
Versatility: Danaë
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

DanaëArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 450 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerDanaëRating 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

58%Love

22%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

450 votes

Category winnerDanaëMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value42

Category winnerDanaëBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus83%

musky65%

patchouli48%

powdery30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

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

BergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodCedarPink Pepper

Base

Mysore SandalwoodPatchouliMuskCistus Incanus

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cistus Incanus and Patchouli. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDanaëMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men52

Unisex44

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#26,786

PerfumerChristian Petrovich

Launched2021

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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Built for chilly weather and formal night events, Danaë by Argos pairs crisp citrus with heavy cashmeran, guaiac wood, and soft musk. The initial lemon splash clears fast, giving way to ten hours of creamy sandalwood. It offers a solid choice for buyers seeking a polished cold-weather signature scent that stays close …

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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, Apex or Danaë?

Danaë takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Danaë is rated 4.28/5 from 450 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Danaë for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Danaë?

They last about the same: Apex 76/100, Danaë 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Danaë?

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

Do Apex and Danaë smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cistus Incanus and Patchouli.

Is Apex or Danaë better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Apex and Danaë?

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. Danaë has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Pink Pepper, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Cistus Incanus.