Apollo vs Life On Top
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apollo takes 3 of 5 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Life On TopChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apollo3/5
Life On Top2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Apollo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Life On Top
- Sillage & projection
- Apollo
- Value for money
- Life On Top
- 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
ApolloAXELife On TopPenthouseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.18/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 62%Had 17%Want 21%
Category winnerApolloRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
7%Love
53%Like
33%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLife On Top
SillageApollo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLife On TopBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
earthy77%
lavender69%
oud61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and lavender
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
LavenderMandarin OrangeApple
Heart
Juniper BerriesCardamomClary SageGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskVetiverMoss
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium. 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
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night83
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#24,776
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →Life On Top by Penthouse is an aromatic woody spicy scent with lavender, citrus, apple, juniper, cardamom and a mossy oud base. Wearers describe it as playful, casual and masculine, with a fruity opening that dries into a drier herbal, woody barbershop style. It suits easy daytime use more than dressy nights out. The …
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 Life On Top?
Apollo takes 3 of 5 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Life On Top is rated 3.18/5 from 20 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Life On Top for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Life On Top?
They last about the same: Life On Top 51/100, Apollo 50/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Life On Top?
Apollo projects furthest (Apollo 52/100, Life On Top 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apollo and Life On Top smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Apollo or Life On Top better for summer or winter?
Life On Top suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Life On Top?
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. Life On Top has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Vetiver and Moss.
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