Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Sport Pure Victory

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,787 ratings analysed

3 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sport Pure Victory

Avon

3.002 votes

Rank #63,567 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sport Pure Victory
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex3/4

Sport Pure Victory1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Sport Pure Victory
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

Sport Pure VictoryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 50%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSport Pure VictoryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

balsamic48%

conifer30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Elemi resin

Base

Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,355

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#63,567

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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Avon Sport Pure Victory opens with a sharp flash of mandarin orange that cuts through humid air. As the initial citrus burst settles, elemi resin introduces a piney, balsamic edge that gives the heart a clean, herbal feel. The dry-down relies on a straightforward cedar woodiness, keeping the scent dry and grounded on …

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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 Sport Pure Victory?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Sport Pure Victory is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sport Pure Victory for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Sport Pure Victory?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Sport Pure Victory 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or Sport Pure Victory?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Sport Pure Victory 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Sport Pure Victory smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange.

Is Apex or Sport Pure Victory better for summer or winter?

Sport Pure Victory suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Sport Pure Victory?

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. Sport Pure Victory has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Elemi resin, a base of Cedar.