Fragrance comparison

Apex vs Vorago

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,831 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,388 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Vorago

Myrurgia

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,851 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vorago
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Apex4/7

Vorago2/7

Ratings & consensus: Apex
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Apex
Value for money: Vorago
Versatility: Vorago
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

VoragoMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

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

39%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVoragoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

Notes

Juniper BerriesTonka BeanPatchouliAshWild LavenderTobacco LeafOrrisQuinceOakmossJasmineSantolinaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Juniper Berries. 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

Summer90

Fall80

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVoragoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,388

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Overall rank#24,851

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Vorago is a vintage aromatic woody men's fragrance with a sharp, herbal opening and a dry, earthy backbone. Juniper, wild lavender, patchouli, tobacco leaf and oakmoss suggest a distinctly old-school style, with a smoky iris touch underneath. It looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold retro masculines rather than …

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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 Vorago?

Apex takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes; Vorago is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vorago for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex or Vorago?

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

Which projects more, Apex or Vorago?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Vorago 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex and Vorago smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Juniper Berries.

Is Apex or Vorago better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vorago is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Vorago suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex and Vorago?

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. Vorago features Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ash and Wild Lavender.