Fragrance comparison

Apex Eau Intense vs Zagara e Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 293 ratings analysed

2 wins

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,981 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Zagara e Patchouli

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

3.717 votes

Rank #64,559 Fresh SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex Eau Intense takes 2 of 3 categories.

Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Zagara e Patchouli
Choose it for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Apex Eau Intense2/3

Zagara e Patchouli1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apex Eau Intense
Sillage & projection: Zagara e Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
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

Zagara e PatchouliDr. Vranjes Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageZagara e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

PepperMint

Heart2-4 hrs

African Orange FlowerBergamot

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zagara e Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,981

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#64,559

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

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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Dr. Vranjes Firenze Zagara e Patchouli is a crisp, aromatic chypre that unites bright Mediterranean citrus blossoms with deep, earthy greenery. The first spray delivers a cooling blast of crushed garden mint and zesty white pepper, which immediately clears the air without smelling like chewing gum or toothpaste. As th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apex Eau Intense or Zagara e Patchouli?

Apex Eau Intense takes 2 of 3 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Zagara e Patchouli is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zagara e Patchouli for a fresh spicy and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Zagara e Patchouli?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Zagara e Patchouli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Zagara e Patchouli?

Zagara e Patchouli projects furthest (Zagara e Patchouli 67/100, Apex Eau Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex Eau Intense and Zagara e Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Apex Eau Intense or Zagara e Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Zagara e Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Zagara e 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. Zagara e Patchouli has top notes of Pepper and Mint, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Bergamot, a base of Patchouli.