Apex Eau Intense vs Share Reality
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex Eau Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.
Apex Eau IntenseChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Share RealityChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apex Eau Intense3/5
Share Reality2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Apex Eau Intense
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apex Eau Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Share Reality
- Value for money
- Share Reality
- 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 DoveShare RealityZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
2.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 36%Had 45%Want 18%
Category winnerApex Eau IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
146 votes
0%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApex Eau Intense
SillageShare Reality
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShare RealityBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
musky69%
amber61%
ozonic100%
aquatic86%
citrus72%
patchouli58%
green44%
woody30%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender
Heart
Rose OxidePomelo
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass
Top
Pomelo
Heart
Violet Leaf
Base
Patchouli
InformationalShared notesPomelo 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 seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,974
PerfumerAntoine Cotton
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#24,879
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews54
Category winnerApex Eau IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApex 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 …
Reviews →Share Reality by Zara opens with a bright, tart pomelo note that quickly transitions into a green, leafy heart of violet leaf. As the scent settles, it reveals a grounded, slightly smoky base of patchouli. This woody aromatic composition is designed for casual daytime wear, making it a straightforward choice for those…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Apex Eau Intense or Share Reality?
Apex Eau Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Share Reality is rated 2.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Share Reality for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Share Reality?
Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Share Reality 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Share Reality?
Share Reality projects furthest (Share Reality 70/100, Apex Eau Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apex Eau Intense and Share Reality smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo and Patchouli.
Is Apex Eau Intense or Share Reality better for summer or winter?
Share Reality suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Share Reality?
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. Share Reality has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Violet Leaf, a base of Patchouli.
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