Fragrance comparison

Apple From Eden vs Proxima

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 158 ratings analysed

3 wins

Apple From Eden

The Dua Brand

4.388 votes

Rank #48,771 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Proxima

Centauri Perfumes

3.71150 votes

Rank #11,051 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apple From Eden takes 3 of 5 categories.

Apple From Eden
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Proxima
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apple From Eden3/5

Proxima1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apple From Eden
Sillage & projection: Apple From Eden
Value for money: Apple From Eden
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Proxima

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apple From EdenThe Dua Brand

ProximaCentauri Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 65%Had 17%Want 19%

3.71/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

35%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityApple From Eden

SillageApple From Eden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

Category winnerApple From EdenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

rose69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

aldehydic69%

musky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Raspberry BloomVanilla FlowerBlack CurrantWild BerriesGrapefruitRed AppleMay RoseJasmineAmberSugarMuskMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Wild BerriesGrapefruitBlack CurrantOzonic notesAldehydesMuskIrisWhite WoodsRoseJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Party 25%Date 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex59

Women41

Casual 37%Work 26%Party 20%Date 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,051

PerfumerPeter Carter

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerProximaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand delivers an intense fruit rush with Apple From Eden. Red apple and sweet lychee dominate the initial spray. You get an immediate punch of crisp orchard sweetness paired with tart black currant. It is loud. The first few minutes carry a strong solvent alcohol lift before dense perfume oils settle flat aga…

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Centauri Perfumes Proxima is an airy, futuristic splash of tart fruit and cosmic freshness. The opening hits immediately. You get a sharp rush of wild berries and tangy grapefruit, lifted by fizzy aldehydes that smell like chilled pink champagne. Within twenty minutes, the initial sweetness mellows out. Crisp ozonic n…

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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, Apple From Eden or Proxima?

Apple From Eden takes 3 of 5 categories. Apple From Eden is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Proxima is rated 3.71/5 from 150 votes. Choose Apple From Eden for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Proxima for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apple From Eden or Proxima?

Apple From Eden lasts longest (Apple From Eden 75/100, Proxima 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apple From Eden or Proxima?

Apple From Eden projects furthest (Apple From Eden 69/100, Proxima 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apple From Eden and Proxima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Wild Berries, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Apple From Eden or Proxima better for summer or winter?

Apple From Eden suits daytime wear; Proxima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apple From Eden and Proxima?

Apple From Eden features Raspberry Bloom, Vanilla Flower, Black Currant, Wild Berries and Grapefruit. Proxima features Wild Berries, Grapefruit, Black Currant, Ozonic notes and Aldehydes.