Fragrance comparison

APSU vs La Fenice Pour Homme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 352 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #9,786 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

La Fenice Pour Homme

The Merchant of Venice

4.26177 votes

Rank #9,350 Fresh SpicyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Fenice Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Fenice Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

APSU1/7

La Fenice Pour Homme6/7

Ratings & consensus: La Fenice Pour Homme
Community sentiment: La Fenice Pour Homme
Longevity: La Fenice Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: La Fenice Pour Homme
Value for money: APSU
Versatility: La Fenice Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Fenice Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

La Fenice Pour HommeThe Merchant of Venice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

Category winnerLa Fenice Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

53%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerLa Fenice Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLa Fenice Pour Homme

SillageLa Fenice Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value43

Category winnerAPSUBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

fresh spicy100%

ozonic92%

woody84%

leather77%

green69%

aquatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

Top

Violet LeafMandarin OrangeApple BlossomOlibanum

Heart

IrisBasilBlack PepperCloves

Base

LeatherCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Iris, Cedar and Olibanum. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLa Fenice Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#9,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLa Fenice Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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La Fenice Pour Homme by The Merchant of Venice opens with a crisp burst of green violet leaf and bright mandarin orange, grounded by a subtle swirl of frankincense and soft apple blossom. As the fragrance settles on skin, earthy iris and warm cloves mingle with black pepper, creating a refined herbal spice that feels …

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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, APSU or La Fenice Pour Homme?

La Fenice Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; La Fenice Pour Homme is rated 4.26/5 from 177 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Fenice Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, APSU or La Fenice Pour Homme?

La Fenice Pour Homme lasts longest (La Fenice Pour Homme 72/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or La Fenice Pour Homme?

La Fenice Pour Homme projects furthest (La Fenice Pour Homme 66/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and La Fenice Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Iris, Cedar and Olibanum.

Is APSU or La Fenice Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, APSU is the stronger pick. For winter, La Fenice Pour Homme is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and La Fenice Pour Homme?

APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. La Fenice Pour Homme has top notes of Violet Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Apple Blossom and Olibanum, heart notes of Iris, Basil, Black Pepper and Cloves, a base of Leather, Cedar and Amber.