Fragrance comparison

Apex Parfum vs Labdanum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 563 ratings analysed

Apex Parfum

Roja Dove

3.99559 votes

Rank #1,248 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Labdanum

Scent Trunk

3.254 votes

Rank #68,897 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Apex Parfum
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Labdanum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Apex Parfum2/4

Labdanum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Labdanum
Sillage & projection: Apex Parfum
Value for money: Labdanum
Versatility: Not scored
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 Dove

LabdanumScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 559 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

14%Hate

305 votes

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityLabdanum

SillageApex Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLabdanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

floral48%

smoky30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon

Heart

JasminePineappleLabdanum

Base

CypressOakmossBalsam FirPatchouliLeatherTobaccoMuskRum

Notes

LabdanumWoody NotesAmberIncenseAmbergrisSaltWildflowersBergamotLiquor

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex5

Women6

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,248

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews120

Overall rank#68,897

PerfumerSyd Buffman

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApex ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apex 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…

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Labdanum by Scent Trunk opens with salty, coastal breezes that quickly blend into warmed, honeyed resins and a hint of boozy sour cherries. Inspired by the cliffside flora of the Algarve, it offers a textured, resinous profile that feels distinct and modern on the skin. It suits those seeking an approachable but asser…

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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 Parfum or Labdanum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Apex Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 559 votes; Labdanum is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Apex Parfum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Labdanum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Apex Parfum or Labdanum?

Labdanum lasts longest (Labdanum 93/100, Apex Parfum 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apex Parfum or Labdanum?

Apex Parfum projects furthest (Apex Parfum 69/100, Labdanum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apex Parfum and Labdanum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Apex Parfum or Labdanum better for summer or winter?

Labdanum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apex Parfum and Labdanum?

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. Labdanum features Labdanum, Woody Notes, Amber, Incense and Ambergris.