Fragrance comparison

Apex Eau Intense vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 339 ratings analysed

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,543 WoodyWarm Spicy

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Apex Eau Intense3/7

Masaki Aqua Platinum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Community sentiment: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Longevity: Apex Eau Intense
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Versatility: Apex Eau Intense
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

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumRating 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

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

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

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Pomelo, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,543

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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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 Masaki Aqua Platinum?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Projection is very close: Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100 for sillage.

Do Apex Eau Intense and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Pomelo, Cedar and Musk.

Is Apex Eau Intense or Masaki Aqua Platinum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Masaki Aqua Platinum is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

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. Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk.