Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Eden Amber

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,845 ratings analysed

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,407 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Eden Amber

Claudio Zucca Parfums

3.9560 votes

Rank #33,250 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eden Amber takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Eden Amber
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Apex3/7

Eden Amber4/7

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

Eden AmberClaudio Zucca Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

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

37%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerEden AmberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEden Amber

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value66

Category winnerEden AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

fresh83%

amber74%

tropical65%

woody56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, sweet 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

Top1 to 2 hours

PineappleGreen AppleYuzu

Heart3 to 5 hours

Black CurrantPink PepperCaloneAmberCashmeran

Base6 to 10+ hours

OlibanumLabdanumSandalwoodOakmossAmbergrisHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Oakmoss and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Eden Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer100

Fall67

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Category winnerEden AmberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,407

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#33,250

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

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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Eden Amber opens with a vibrant burst of ripe pineapple, crisp green apple, and tart yuzu citrus. This lively start feels juicy and refreshing before settling into a warmer, more layered core. In the heart, tangy black currant and pink pepper join an airy touch of calone, while smooth cashmeran and resinous amber add …

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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 Eden Amber?

Eden Amber takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Eden Amber is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Eden Amber for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Eden Amber?

Eden Amber lasts longest (Eden Amber 80/100, Apex 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Eden Amber?

Projection is very close: Apex 67/100, Eden Amber 65/100 for sillage.

Do Apex and Eden Amber smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Oakmoss and Olibanum.

Is Apex or Eden Amber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eden Amber is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Eden Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Eden Amber?

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. Eden Amber has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Yuzu, heart notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Calone and Amber, a base of Olibanum, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.