Apres vs Refocus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apres takes 4 of 7 categories.
ApresChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Apres4/7
Refocus3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Apres
- Community sentiment
- Apres
- Longevity
- Refocus
- Sillage & projection
- Refocus
- Value for money
- Apres
- Versatility
- Refocus
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apres
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApresEllis BrooklynRefocusM.INTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 697 votes
Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%
3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
Category winnerApresRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
37%Like
18%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
697 votes
33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerApresMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRefocus
SillageRefocus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApresBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy83%
aromatic65%
powdery48%
fresh spicy30%
musky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Juniper BerriesCardamomSaffron
Heart2 to 4 hours
Bourbon WhiskeyGuaiac WoodSuedeLabdanumPralineViolet
Base3 to 6 hours
CedarSandalwoodVanillaPatchouliMusk
Top
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Suede, Labdanum and Cedar. Durations are only published for Apres, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring19
Summer4
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Category winnerRefocusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,526
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews139
Overall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerApresHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApres by Ellis Brooklyn brings the brisk chill of mountain air into a cozy, wooded cabin. It opens with an aromatic burst of juniper berries paired with the cool spice of cardamom and saffron. Soon, the scent settles into a warm center of rich bourbon whiskey, soft suede, and dry cedar. A subtle ribbon of vanilla and …
Reviews →Refocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
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, Apres or Refocus?
Apres takes 4 of 7 categories. Apres is rated 3.73/5 from 697 votes; Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes. Choose Apres for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Apres or Refocus?
Refocus lasts longest (Refocus 72/100, Apres 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apres or Refocus?
Refocus projects furthest (Refocus 62/100, Apres 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apres and Refocus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Suede, Labdanum and Cedar.
Is Apres or Refocus better for summer or winter?
For summer, Refocus is the stronger pick. For winter, Apres is the stronger pick. Apres suits day or night wear; Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apres and Refocus?
Apres has top notes of Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Bourbon Whiskey, Guaiac Wood, Suede and Labdanum, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli. Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood.
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