Apex vs Maitre Jardinier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex takes 4 of 7 categories.
ApexChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Maitre JardinierChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apex4/7
Maitre Jardinier3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Apex
- Community sentiment
- Maitre Jardinier
- Longevity
- Apex
- Sillage & projection
- Apex
- Value for money
- Maitre Jardinier
- Versatility
- Maitre Jardinier
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apex
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApexRoja DoveMaitre JardinierExtrait D'AtelierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%
Category winnerApexRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
24%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate
1,136 votes
28%Love
44%Like
14%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerMaitre JardinierMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApex
SillageApex
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaitre JardinierBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
citrus65%
amber53%
conifer42%
Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine
Base
CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum
Top
Juniper BerriesLemonSweet OrangeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LaurelsPine needlesPeony
Base
Balsam FirCedarIncenseWhite WoodsMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Balsam Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter83
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer68
Fall28
Winter28
Day100
Night29
Category winnerMaitre JardinierMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,466
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews413
Overall rank#34,747
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerApexHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApex 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…
Reviews →Maitre Jardinier by Extrait D'Atelier captures the restorative smell of an Italian estate garden bathed in morning sunlight. The scent opens with a lively splash of crushed juniper berries, tart lemon, and sweet orange that quickly awakens the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, aromatic laurels and crushed pine ne…
Reviews →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 Maitre Jardinier?
Apex takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Maitre Jardinier is rated 3.84/5 from 50 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Maitre Jardinier for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apex or Maitre Jardinier?
Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Maitre Jardinier 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apex or Maitre Jardinier?
Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Maitre Jardinier 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apex and Maitre Jardinier smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Balsam Fir.
Is Apex or Maitre Jardinier better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maitre Jardinier is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Maitre Jardinier suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apex and Maitre Jardinier?
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. Maitre Jardinier has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lemon, Sweet Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Laurels, Pine needles and Peony, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Incense and White Woods.
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