Fragrance comparison

Apex Eau Intense vs Capuche

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,501 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Capuche

Judith Paris

2.001 votes

Rank #68,697 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Capuche
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Apex Eau Intense4/4

Capuche0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex Eau Intense
Sillage & projection: Apex Eau Intense
Value for money: Apex Eau Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apex Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Apex Eau IntenseRoja Dove

CapucheJudith Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

146 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageApex Eau Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value25

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender

Heart

Rose OxidePomelo

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass

Top

Lemonelemi

Heart

oak mossLavender

Base

HelvetolidePatchouliAmbrostar™

InformationalShared notesHelvetolide, Lemon, Lavender and Patchouli. 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

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,501

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#68,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apex Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, mint, and green aromatics, then settles into a dry woody-spicy base with cardamom, patchouli, pepper, and soft musks. It reads cleaner and fresher than many Roja releases, with a polished grooming feel rather than dense resinous depth. It may suit someone who wants a refined …

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Capuche by Judith Paris is an aromatic and earthy scent that balances bright lemon with deep oak moss. It captures a crisp, autumnal feeling, leaning toward a tomboy aesthetic that feels both grounded and thoughtful. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a subtle choice for everyday wear during the c…

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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 Eau Intense or Capuche?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Capuche is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Capuche for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Capuche?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Capuche 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Capuche?

Apex Eau Intense projects furthest (Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Capuche 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex Eau Intense and Capuche smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Helvetolide, Lemon, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Apex Eau Intense or Capuche better for summer or winter?

Capuche suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Capuche?

Apex Eau Intense has top notes of Helvetolide, Mint, Chlorophyll and Lemon, heart notes of Rose Oxide and Pomelo, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Cardamon. Capuche has top notes of Lemon and elemi, heart notes of oak moss and Lavender, a base of Helvetolide, Patchouli and Ambrostar™.