Fragrance comparison

Apex vs The Man Trust

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,798 ratings analysed

3 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,444 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

The Man Trust

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2313 votes

Rank #39,521 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 3 of 5 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Man Trust
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Apex3/5

The Man Trust2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Man Trust
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: The Man Trust
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

The Man TrustParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

Category winnerThe Man TrustRating 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

38%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe Man TrustBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

amber100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, sweet 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeApple

Heart3 to 4 hours

PatchouliAmberOlibanumTobacco

Base4 to 6 hours

Tonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli, Tobacco and Olibanum. Durations are only published for The Man Trust, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer63

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,444

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#39,521

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews2

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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The Man Trust by Parfums Marco Serussi is a sweet amber and tobacco fragrance with a refreshing fruity opening. Built around a core of mandarin orange and crisp apple, the scent opens with a lively burst of citrus and fruit before settling into a warm, spicy heart. As the top notes recede, dark patchouli, warm amber, …

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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 The Man Trust?

Apex takes 3 of 5 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; The Man Trust is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Man Trust for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or The Man Trust?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, The Man Trust 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex or The Man Trust?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, The Man Trust 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and The Man Trust smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Tobacco and Olibanum.

Is Apex or The Man Trust better for summer or winter?

The Man Trust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and The Man Trust?

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. The Man Trust has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber, Olibanum and Tobacco, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk.