Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Indolis

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,879 ratings analysed

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,464 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Indolis

Areej Le Doré

4.4194 votes

Rank #6,977 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indolis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Indolis
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex1/7

Indolis6/7

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

IndolisAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerIndolisRating 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

65%Love

23%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerIndolisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityIndolis

SillageIndolis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIndolisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, amber 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

Indonesian JasmineJasmineGardenia

Heart

OlibanumTangerinePineappleLimeGinger

Base

GalbanumOakmossLavenderSandalwoodAustralian SandalwoodGreen TeaBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Olibanum. 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

Summer58

Fall79

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerIndolisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,464

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#6,977

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Indolis by Areej Le Doré is an earthy white floral extraits de parfum built around rare Indonesian jasmine enfleurage and wild gardenia blossom. Craft perfumer Russian Adam co-distilled fresh pineapple, ginger, lime, and tangerine in a single boiler to create a tangy fruit accord that cuts straight through the heavy f…

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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 Indolis?

Indolis takes 6 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Indolis is rated 4.41/5 from 94 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Indolis for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Indolis?

They last about the same: Indolis 77/100, Apex 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Indolis?

Projection is very close: Indolis 69/100, Apex 67/100 for sillage.

Do Apex and Indolis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine, Oakmoss and Olibanum.

Is Apex or Indolis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Apex and Indolis?

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. Indolis has top notes of Indonesian Jasmine, Jasmine and Gardenia, heart notes of Olibanum, Tangerine, Pineapple and Lime, a base of Galbanum, Oakmoss, Lavender and Sandalwood.