Apex Parfum vs Cuoio Nobile
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.
Apex ParfumChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Cuoio NobileChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Apex Parfum6/7
Cuoio Nobile1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Apex Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Cuoio Nobile
- Longevity
- Apex Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Apex Parfum
- Value for money
- Apex Parfum
- Versatility
- Apex Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apex Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Apex ParfumRoja DoveCuoio NobilePineiderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 559 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%
4.09/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerApex ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
14%Hate
305 votes
40%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerCuoio NobileMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApex Parfum
SillageApex Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApex ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
musky84%
woody77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon
Heart
JasminePineappleLabdanum
Base
CypressOakmossBalsam FirPatchouliLeatherTobaccoMuskRum
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGalbanumLavender
Heart
SuedeCypress
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cypress 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
Summer70
Fall99
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night50
Category winnerApex ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,249
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews120
Overall rank#33,013
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerApex ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApex Parfum is a dark green woody leather with a bright citrus opening and a richer, more polished core than the original Apex EDP. Reviews often describe it as mature, formal, and sharply masculine in tone, with pineapple, moss, cypress, tobacco, and leather giving it a bitter, forest-like depth. It wears dense and r…
Reviews →Pineider Cuoio Nobile opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange and bitter galbanum before transitioning into a dry suede. Luca Maffei balances this leather theme with aromatic lavender and green cypress. It suits mature enthusiasts looking for a refined, understated signature scent for office wear and mild autumn d…
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 Parfum or Cuoio Nobile?
Apex Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Apex Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 559 votes; Cuoio Nobile is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes. Choose Apex Parfum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Cuoio Nobile for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apex Parfum or Cuoio Nobile?
Apex Parfum lasts longest (Apex Parfum 80/100, Cuoio Nobile 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apex Parfum or Cuoio Nobile?
Apex Parfum projects furthest (Apex Parfum 69/100, Cuoio Nobile 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apex Parfum and Cuoio Nobile smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cypress and Patchouli.
Is Apex Parfum or Cuoio Nobile better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apex Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex Parfum is the stronger pick. Cuoio Nobile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apex Parfum and Cuoio Nobile?
Apex Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Pineapple and Labdanum, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Balsam Fir and Patchouli. Cuoio Nobile has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender, heart notes of Suede and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli.
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