Fragrance comparison

Apex Eau Intense vs Herbae Clary Sage

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 326 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,514 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Herbae Clary Sage

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0040 votes

Rank #19,025 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Herbae Clary Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex Eau Intense4/7

Herbae Clary Sage3/7

Ratings & consensus: Apex Eau Intense
Community sentiment: Herbae Clary Sage
Longevity: Apex Eau Intense
Sillage & projection: Apex Eau Intense
Value for money: Herbae Clary Sage
Versatility: Herbae Clary Sage
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

Herbae Clary SageL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseRating 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

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageApex Eau Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value41

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender

Heart

Rose OxidePomelo

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass

Top15-30 mins

BergamotThymeBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageGrassAngelica

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranelemiAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage and Grass. Durations are only published for Herbae Clary Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,514

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Herbae Clary Sage by L'Occitane en Provence captures the untamed freshness of a sunlit meadow in the South of France. The fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, immediately softened by aromatic thyme. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an earthy hear…

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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 Herbae Clary Sage?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Herbae Clary Sage is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Herbae Clary Sage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Herbae Clary Sage?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Herbae Clary Sage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Herbae Clary Sage?

Apex Eau Intense projects furthest (Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Herbae Clary Sage 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex Eau Intense and Herbae Clary Sage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage and Grass.

Is Apex Eau Intense or Herbae Clary Sage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. Herbae Clary Sage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Herbae Clary Sage?

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. Herbae Clary Sage has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Grass and Angelica, a base of Cashmeran, elemi and Amber.