Apollo vs Blue Leaf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blue Leaf takes 3 of 5 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Blue LeafChoose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apollo2/5
Blue Leaf3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Blue Leaf
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Blue Leaf
- Sillage & projection
- Blue Leaf
- Value for money
- Apollo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXEBlue LeafSynapseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%
Category winnerBlue LeafRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
8%Love
58%Like
8%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlue Leaf
SillageBlue Leaf
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApolloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
marine100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
woody77%
floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver
Top
Marine notesCyclamenAmberWhite RoseCedar
Heart
Sea waterQuinceLilyGrapesDavanaSandalwood
Base
MossEbonyIris
InformationalShared notesQuince, Iris, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer100
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall22
Winter0
Day100
Night44
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#12,632
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#64,375
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…
Reviews →Blue Leaf by Synapse is a salty, mineral aquatic that swaps typical citrus for the tangy sweetness of quince and white rose. It opens with a sharp sea breeze and cyclamen before settling into a base of ebony and sandalwood. This is a coastal scent for warm spring days when you want something more natural than a design…
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, Apollo or Blue Leaf?
Blue Leaf takes 3 of 5 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Blue Leaf is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Blue Leaf for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Blue Leaf?
Blue Leaf lasts longest (Blue Leaf 71/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Blue Leaf?
Blue Leaf projects furthest (Blue Leaf 61/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apollo and Blue Leaf smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Quince, Iris, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is Apollo or Blue Leaf better for summer or winter?
Blue Leaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Blue Leaf?
Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. Blue Leaf has top notes of Marine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and White Rose, heart notes of Sea water, Quince, Lily and Grapes, a base of Moss, Ebony and Iris.
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