Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Eau de Desir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,789 ratings analysed

3 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,424 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Desir

Chantelle

4.504 votes

Rank #54,883 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Eau de Desir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Apex3/4

Eau de Desir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Eau de Desir
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

ApexRoja Dove

Eau de DesirChantelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau de DesirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ChocolateOlibanumJasmineRoseCuminBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Eau de Desir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,424

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#54,883

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

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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Chantelle Eau de Desir is an oriental vanilla perfume with an intriguing spicy kick. It opens with juicy mandarin orange that cuts through the air before melting into a rich heart of dark chocolate and smoky olibanum. Soft petals of jasmine and rose balance an earthy touch of cumin. Then, the base takes over. Warm amb…

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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 Eau de Desir?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Eau de Desir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Eau de Desir for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Eau de Desir?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Eau de Desir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Eau de Desir?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Eau de Desir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Eau de Desir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is Apex or Eau de Desir better for summer or winter?

Eau de Desir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Eau de Desir?

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. Eau de Desir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Olibanum, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.