Apollo vs Seljuk
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Seljuk takes 3 of 5 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
SeljukChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Apollo2/5
Seljuk3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Seljuk
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Seljuk
- Sillage & projection
- Seljuk
- 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
ApolloAXESeljukOsmassinoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
Category winnerSeljukRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
39%Love
17%Like
28%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySeljuk
SillageSeljuk
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%
woody100%
leather92%
aromatic84%
iris77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
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
Black CherryClary SageViolet LeafMateNeroliGrapefruitBergamotMandarin
Heart
Orris RootPapyrusJasmineTobacco
Base
LeatherAmberCashmere WoodVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Violet Leaf, 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–
Spring20
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#60,754
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 →Osmassino Seljuk opens with a sharp burst of black cherry, bergamot, and bitter mate tea before turning noticeably dry and textured. As the top notes settle, powdery orris root and papyrus join a heavy tobacco leaf accord, stripping away initial fruitiness. The dry down relies on dark leather, cashmeran, and labdanum,…
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 Seljuk?
Seljuk takes 3 of 5 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Seljuk is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Seljuk for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Seljuk?
Seljuk lasts longest (Seljuk 70/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Seljuk?
Projection is very close: Seljuk 54/100, Apollo 52/100 for sillage.
Do Apollo and Seljuk smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is Apollo or Seljuk better for summer or winter?
Seljuk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Seljuk?
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. Seljuk has top notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mate, heart notes of Orris Root, Papyrus, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Leather, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.
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