Apollo vs Evil Cry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apollo takes 2 of 2 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Evil CryChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Apollo2/2
Evil Cry0/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Apollo
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloThe Dua BrandEvil CryThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 61%Had 14%Want 24%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate9%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
45%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
amber92%
rose84%
sweet77%
oud69%
fresh61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
animalic69%
fruity61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
RoseRed BerriesOlibanumAgarwoodRed CurrantSandalwoodRaspberryAmberPatchouliViolet
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Red BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliTuberoseOlibanumLeatherVioletSpicesAmberRoseMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerApolloLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer0
Fall43
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,629
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#70,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Dua Brand Apollo delivers an intense blast of tart red berries, jammy rose, and smoky agarwood oud. It hits the air with unyielding power. In the opening, sharp raspberry and sour red currant clash against dark olibanum incense before softening on warm skin. You will notice a thick, oily film right after spraying.…
Reviews →Evil Cry by The Dua Brand is a dark leather and amber fragrance released in 2023. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tart red berries paired with warm spices and powdery violet, creating an intriguing contrast right away. As it settles, thick floral notes of tuberose and rose step forward, balanced by resinous olib…
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 Evil Cry?
Apollo takes 2 of 2 categories. Apollo is rated 2.55/5 from 11 votes; Evil Cry is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Apollo for a fruity and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Evil Cry for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Do Apollo and Evil Cry smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Red Berries, Olibanum and Sandalwood.
Is Apollo or Evil Cry better for summer or winter?
Apollo suits evening wear; Evil Cry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Evil Cry?
Apollo features Rose, Red Berries, Olibanum, Agarwood and Red Currant. Evil Cry features Red Berries, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tuberose and Olibanum.
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