Fragrance comparison

Apolo vs Una Contrastes

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Apolo

Thera Cosméticos

3.6216 votes

Rank #55,524 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Una Contrastes

Natura

4.2520 votes

Rank #11,366 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Una Contrastes takes 4 of 5 categories.

Apolo
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Una Contrastes
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Apolo1/5

Una Contrastes4/5

Ratings & consensus: Una Contrastes
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Una Contrastes
Sillage & projection: Una Contrastes
Value for money: Apolo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Una Contrastes

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ApoloThera Cosméticos

Una ContrastesNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerUna ContrastesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

55%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityUna Contrastes

SillageUna Contrastes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value45

Category winnerApoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

fruity92%

cinnamon84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

green61%

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

ApplePlumBergamot

Heart

CinammonJasmineRose

Base

VanilaCedar

Top

PripriocaApplePink PepperMandarin OrangeMelonPlumAniseOrange

Heart

Ylang-YlangMagnoliaJasmineRosePeony

Base

CoumarinAmberVanillaPatchouliMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Plum, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,524

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,366

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerUna ContrastesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Thera Cosméticos launched Apolo in 2011 as a warm citrus aromatic composition for men, created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of crisp apple, juicy plum, and sour bergamot before shifting into a cozy heart of cinnamon, rose, and jasmine. A base of rich vanilla and cedar wood gives…

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Una Contrastes by Natura brings a lively blend of citrus and spice to the forefront, grounded by a creamy floral heart. It is a bold choice for anyone who appreciates a sweet, woody character that holds its own during evening outings or cooler spring days. The complex composition creates a distinct scent identity on t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Apolo or Una Contrastes?

Una Contrastes takes 4 of 5 categories. Apolo is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes; Una Contrastes is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Apolo for a vanilla and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Una Contrastes for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Apolo or Una Contrastes?

Una Contrastes lasts longest (Una Contrastes 77/100, Apolo 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apolo or Una Contrastes?

Una Contrastes projects furthest (Una Contrastes 70/100, Apolo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apolo and Una Contrastes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Apple, Plum, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Apolo or Una Contrastes better for summer or winter?

Apolo suits day or night wear; Una Contrastes suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apolo and Una Contrastes?

Apolo has top notes of Apple, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinammon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanila and Cedar. Una Contrastes has top notes of Priprioca, Apple, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Coumarin, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.