Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 4,740 ratings analysed

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,422 WoodyAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme

Gucci

4.042,955 votes

Rank #2,030 WoodyTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 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.
Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Apex3/7

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
Versatility: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme
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

Gucci by Gucci Pour HommeGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 2,955 votes

Have 49%Had 35%Want 16%

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeRating 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

45%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

2,955 votes

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value49

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

woody100%

tobacco92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressVioletBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

TobaccoJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberLeatherElemi resinOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Cypress and Leather. Durations are only published for Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer35

Fall100

Winter78

Day92

Night100

Category winnerGucci by Gucci Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men95

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,422

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#2,030

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews206

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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Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is a woody chypre built around crisp greenery and dry warmth. The scent begins with tart bergamot and fresh cypress needles, accompanied by a clean touch of violet. As the initial freshness softens, dry tobacco and subtle jasmine emerge, giving the heart a refined aromatic character. The foun…

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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 Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is rated 4.04/5 from 2,955 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Cypress and Leather.

Is Apex or Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme?

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. Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme has top notes of Cypress, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Leather and Elemi resin.