Fragrance comparison

Apex Eau Intense vs Homem Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 302 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,565 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Homem Bleu
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apex Eau Intense4/5

Homem Bleu1/5

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

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

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

6%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageApex Eau Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value80

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base5-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Homem Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,565

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#63,278

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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Homem Bleu by Maracujá Brasil delivers an easy, refreshing take on the classic aromatic barbershop profile. The first spray releases a brisk splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up immediately. Within minutes, cooling French lavender cuts through the citrus zest, softening the tart edges into a clean…

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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 Homem Bleu?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Homem Bleu?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Homem Bleu?

Apex Eau Intense projects furthest (Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex Eau Intense and Homem Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Apex Eau Intense or Homem Bleu better for summer or winter?

Homem Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Homem Bleu?

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. Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.