Fragrance comparison

Apex Eau Intense vs Fiori Chiari

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 288 ratings analysed

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,574 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Fiori Chiari

Paolo Pecora Milano

4.502 votes

Rank #51,767 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fiori Chiari
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Apex Eau Intense2/4

Fiori Chiari2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex Eau Intense
Sillage & projection: Fiori Chiari
Value for money: Fiori Chiari
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

Fiori ChiariPaolo Pecora Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageFiori Chiari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value38

Category winnerFiori ChiariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic65%

amber53%

smoky42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender

Heart

Rose OxidePomelo

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass

Top20-30 mins

JuniperClary SageLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseSandalwoodelemi

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Fiori Chiari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,574

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#51,767

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

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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Paolo Pecora Milano Fiori Chiari blends sharp juniper berries, herbal clary sage, and dry French lavender into a clean, aromatic opening. It hits the skin with an instant piney snap. You get about twenty minutes of brisk, peppery green air before resinous elemi and smoky church incense soften the edges into warm Austr…

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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 Fiori Chiari?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Fiori Chiari is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fiori Chiari for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Fiori Chiari?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Fiori Chiari 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Fiori Chiari?

Fiori Chiari projects furthest (Fiori Chiari 67/100, Apex Eau Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex Eau Intense and Fiori Chiari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Apex Eau Intense or Fiori Chiari better for summer or winter?

Fiori Chiari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Fiori Chiari?

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. Fiori Chiari has top notes of Juniper, Clary Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Incense, Sandalwood and elemi, a base of Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.