Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Riders

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,801 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,380 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Riders

Lattafa Perfumes

2.8116 votes

Rank #64,408 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 4 of 5 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Riders
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex4/5

Riders1/5

Ratings & consensus: Apex
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Riders
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

RidersLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

2.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

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

19%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

31%Hate

16 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

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value72

Category winnerRidersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top

GalbanumLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange and Lemon. 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

Summer80

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,380

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#64,408

PerfumerNot listed

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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Riders by Lattafa is a crisp, aromatic citrus scent designed for younger wearers. It opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of galbanum, lemon, and bergamot, leading into a light, floral orange blossom heart. The scent rests on a clean, soft musk base that feels gentle on the skin. It is an uplifting, energetic choice for …

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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 Riders?

Apex takes 4 of 5 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Riders is rated 2.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Riders for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Riders?

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

Which projects more, Apex or Riders?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Riders 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Riders smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange and Lemon.

Is Apex or Riders better for summer or winter?

Riders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Riders?

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. Riders has top notes of Galbanum, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, a base of Musk.