Apollo vs Zippo Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zippo Original takes 6 of 7 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Zippo OriginalChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apollo1/7
Zippo Original6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zippo Original
- Community sentiment
- Zippo Original
- Longevity
- Zippo Original
- Sillage & projection
- Zippo Original
- Value for money
- Apollo
- Versatility
- Zippo Original
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zippo Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXEZippo OriginalZippo FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
3.52/ 5 · 279 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerZippo OriginalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 votes
21%Love
58%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
245 votes
Category winnerZippo OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZippo Original
SillageZippo Original
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%
woody92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match47%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
Red AppleViolet LeafGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Tonka BeanClary SageLavenderPepperGeranium
Base
VanillePatchouliVetiverCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Violet Leaf 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
Summer42
Fall98
Winter73
Day100
Night71
Category winnerZippo OriginalMost 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#7,356
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerZippo OriginalHigher 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 →Zippo Original opens with crisp apple, grapefruit and a green violet leaf touch, then settles into a sweeter aromatic core of lavender, sage and tonka. The dry-down leans woody, lightly vanilla-toned and a little patchouli-heavy. It reads masculine, affordable and slightly old-school in style. Based on the review patt…
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 Zippo Original?
Zippo Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Zippo Original is rated 3.52/5 from 279 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer. Choose Zippo Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Zippo Original?
Zippo Original lasts longest (Zippo Original 66/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Zippo Original?
Zippo Original projects furthest (Zippo Original 58/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apollo and Zippo Original smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Geranium.
Is Apollo or Zippo Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apollo is the stronger pick. For winter, Zippo Original is the stronger pick. Zippo Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Zippo Original?
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. Zippo Original has top notes of Red Apple, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Clary Sage, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood.
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