Apex Eau Intense vs Vanilla Patchouli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex Eau Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.
Apex Eau IntenseChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vanilla PatchouliChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Apex Eau Intense3/4
Vanilla Patchouli1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apex Eau Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Apex Eau Intense
- Value for money
- Vanilla Patchouli
- 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 DoveVanilla PatchouliSergio NeroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
146 votes
20%Love
60%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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
SillageApex Eau Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
musky69%
amber61%
vanilla100%
powdery86%
amber72%
woody58%
balsamic44%
musky30%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody, amber and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender
Heart
Rose OxidePomelo
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass
Top
MandarinBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodHeliotropePepper
Base
VanillaAmberPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin, Patchouli and Musk. 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–
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
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#56,413
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Vanilla Patchouli by Sergio Nero brings together citrus brightness and a warm, powdery foundation. Mandarin and bergamot provide an initial spark, leading into a heart of heliotrope and cashmere wood. The dry-down relies on a steady base of vanilla, amber, and earthy patchouli. It is a daily scent for those who enjoy …
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 Vanilla Patchouli?
Apex Eau Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Vanilla Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vanilla Patchouli for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Vanilla Patchouli?
Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Vanilla Patchouli 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Vanilla Patchouli?
Apex Eau Intense projects furthest (Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Vanilla Patchouli 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apex Eau Intense and Vanilla Patchouli smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin, Patchouli and Musk.
Is Apex Eau Intense or Vanilla Patchouli better for summer or winter?
Vanilla Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Vanilla Patchouli?
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. Vanilla Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope and Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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