Apollo vs Messi Platinum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Messi Platinum takes 4 of 7 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Messi PlatinumChoose it for a aromatic and mineral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Apollo3/7
Messi Platinum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Messi Platinum
- Community sentiment
- Apollo
- Longevity
- Messi Platinum
- Sillage & projection
- Messi Platinum
- Value for money
- Apollo
- Versatility
- Messi Platinum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXEMessi PlatinumMessiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.52/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%
Category winnerMessi PlatinumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
58%Love
3%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
32%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerApolloMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMessi Platinum
SillageMessi Platinum
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%
aromatic100%
mineral92%
marine84%
woody77%
coconut69%
aquatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · 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
Aquatic notesGreen CoconutBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafClary SageLavender
Base
Mineral notesTeak WoodVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Amber. 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–
Spring86
Summer71
Fall64
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerMessi PlatinumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,704
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#21,250
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
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 →Messi Platinum opens with a bright splash of aquatic notes, crisp green coconut, and zesty bergamot. The composition quickly shifts into an aromatic heart of violet leaf, clary sage, and lavender, providing a clean herbal lift that cools the skin during hot weather. As it settles over time, a dry base of mineral notes…
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 Messi Platinum?
Messi Platinum takes 4 of 7 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Messi Platinum is rated 3.52/5 from 31 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Messi Platinum for a aromatic and mineral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Messi Platinum?
Messi Platinum lasts longest (Messi Platinum 60/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Messi Platinum?
Messi Platinum projects furthest (Messi Platinum 60/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apollo and Messi Platinum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Amber.
Is Apollo or Messi Platinum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apollo is the stronger pick. For winter, Messi Platinum is the stronger pick. Messi Platinum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Messi Platinum?
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. Messi Platinum has top notes of Aquatic notes, Green Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Mineral notes, Teak Wood, Vetiver and Amber.
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