Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Perennial

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #13,958 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Perennial

Amer Perfumes

4.2030 votes

Rank #24,690 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perennial takes 3 of 5 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perennial
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

APSU2/5

Perennial3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

PerennialAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerPerennialRating 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

75%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPerennial

SillagePerennial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAPSUBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both green

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

MintBergamotLemonCorianderOlibanumGinger

Heart

Green TeaViolet LeafJasmineGardeniaCardamomGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisLeatherTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall78

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

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

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#24,690

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAPSUHigher 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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Perennial by Amer Perfumes is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Perennial was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, Olibanum and Ginger; middle notes are Mint, Green Tea, Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Gardenia, Carda…

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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 Perennial?

Perennial takes 3 of 5 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Perennial is rated 4.20/5 from 30 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Perennial for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Perennial?

Perennial lasts longest (Perennial 84/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Perennial?

Perennial projects furthest (Perennial 75/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Perennial smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is APSU or Perennial better for summer or winter?

APSU suits daytime wear; Perennial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Perennial?

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. Perennial has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Green Tea, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Ambergris.