Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Wasim Akram 414

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #13,958 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Wasim Akram 414

Junaid Jamshed

4.2025 votes

Rank #17,689 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wasim Akram 414 takes 6 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wasim Akram 414
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

APSU1/7

Wasim Akram 4146/7

Ratings & consensus: Wasim Akram 414
Community sentiment: Wasim Akram 414
Longevity: Wasim Akram 414
Sillage & projection: Wasim Akram 414
Value for money: Wasim Akram 414
Versatility: Wasim Akram 414
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

Wasim Akram 414Junaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 70%Had 19%Want 11%

Category winnerWasim Akram 414Rating 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

32%Love

60%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerWasim Akram 414Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityWasim Akram 414

SillageWasim Akram 414

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value70

Category winnerWasim Akram 414Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

marine61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

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

Sea NotesBergamotLimeApplePineapple

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafBlack PepperCoriander

Base

White MuskAmbergrisOlibanumCedarVetiverSandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot and White Musk. 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

Summer90

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night58

Category winnerWasim Akram 414Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#17,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Wasim Akram 414 is a woody aromatic fragrance built on a sharp, fresh opening of sea notes, lime, and pineapple. It shifts quickly into a spiced, violet-forward heart before grounding itself in a sturdy base of cedar, vetiver, and olibanum. It suits men who prefer a clean, daily-driver style with a traditional, mascul…

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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 Wasim Akram 414?

Wasim Akram 414 takes 6 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Wasim Akram 414 is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wasim Akram 414 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Wasim Akram 414?

Wasim Akram 414 lasts longest (Wasim Akram 414 63/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Wasim Akram 414?

Wasim Akram 414 projects furthest (Wasim Akram 414 54/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Wasim Akram 414 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Coriander, Bergamot and White Musk.

Is APSU or Wasim Akram 414 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wasim Akram 414 is the stronger pick. For winter, Wasim Akram 414 is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear; Wasim Akram 414 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Wasim Akram 414?

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. Wasim Akram 414 has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Lime and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of White Musk, Ambergris, Olibanum and Cedar.