Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Spirit Of The Brave

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,165 ratings analysed

5 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,439 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Spirit Of The Brave

Diesel

3.51380 votes

Rank #41,923 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 5 of 7 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Spirit Of The Brave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex5/7

Spirit Of The Brave2/7

Ratings & consensus: Apex
Community sentiment: Apex
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Spirit Of The Brave
Versatility: Spirit Of The Brave
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

Spirit Of The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.51/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%

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

14%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerApexMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

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

BergamotGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

CypressFir

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Cypress. Durations are only published for Spirit Of The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall93

Winter54

Day100

Night83

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men95

Unisex2

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#41,923

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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Spirit Of The Brave by Diesel brings together sharp green aromatics and a warm, sweet woody dry-down. The opening pairs crisp, tart bergamot with bitter, grassy galbanum for an energetic burst of freshness. As that initial citrus zing softens, the heart turns towards the outdoors with aromatic cypress needles and bals…

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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 Spirit Of The Brave?

Apex takes 5 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Spirit Of The Brave is rated 3.51/5 from 380 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Spirit Of The Brave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Spirit Of The Brave?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Spirit Of The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Spirit Of The Brave?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Spirit Of The Brave 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Spirit Of The Brave smell similar?

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

Is Apex or Spirit Of The Brave better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spirit Of The Brave is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Spirit Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Spirit Of The Brave?

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. Spirit Of The Brave has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum.