Apollo vs Summer Bliss For Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Summer Bliss For HimChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Apollo3/7
Summer Bliss For Him3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Summer Bliss For Him
- Community sentiment
- Summer Bliss For Him
- Longevity
- Summer Bliss For Him
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Apollo
- Versatility
- Apollo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXESummer Bliss For HimMexxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 77%Had 15%Want 8%
Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
26%Love
54%Like
21%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySummer Bliss For Him
SillageTie
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%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
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
Mandarin OrangeNutmegBasil
Heart
Violet LeafClary SageGeraniumLavender
Base
CinnamonPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Violet Leaf. 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–
Spring69
Summer100
Fall35
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerApolloMost 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#12,695
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
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 →Mexx Summer Bliss For Him is a fresh spicy summer scent with mandarin, basil and aromatic herbs over a dry woody base. It opens bright and green, then settles into lavender, violet leaf and clary sage with a soft touch of cinnamon. It reads easy, clean and masculine, with moderate projection and generally moderate lon…
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 Summer Bliss For Him?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Summer Bliss For Him is rated 3.85/5 from 79 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Summer Bliss For Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Summer Bliss For Him?
Summer Bliss For Him lasts longest (Summer Bliss For Him 63/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Summer Bliss For Him?
Projection is very close: Apollo 52/100, Summer Bliss For Him 52/100 for sillage.
Do Apollo and Summer Bliss For Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Violet Leaf.
Is Apollo or Summer Bliss For Him better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apollo is the stronger pick. For winter, Apollo is the stronger pick. Summer Bliss For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Summer Bliss For Him?
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. Summer Bliss For Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
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