Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Black Cherry vs Apex

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,120 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aromatics Black Cherry

Clinique

3.91335 votes

Rank #30,768 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,406 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aromatics Black Cherry
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aromatics Black Cherry5/7

Apex2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Black Cherry
Community sentiment: Aromatics Black Cherry
Longevity: Apex
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Black Cherry
Value for money: Aromatics Black Cherry
Versatility: Aromatics Black Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apex

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics Black CherryClinique

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAromatics Black CherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

335 votes

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerAromatics Black CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageAromatics Black Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAromatics Black CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sour CherryCardamomWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

GalbanumRoseJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 7 hours

AmberLabdanumCashmere Wood

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot. Durations are only published for Aromatics Black Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer9

Fall89

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAromatics Black CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,406

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Black Cherry by Clinique presents a dark, spiced take on fruit and amber. The opening pairs a tart sour cherry with the sharp crackle of cardamom, white pepper, and a touch of bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals a heart of galbanum, rose, and jasmine sambac that keeps the fruit…

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Apex opens bright with citrus and pineapple, then quickly turns greener, woodsier, and more old-school in character. Cypress, oakmoss, leather, and fir give it a masculine, outdoorsy feel that many find polished, while others find dated or too forceful. It suits someone who likes classic chypre structure with a modern…

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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, Aromatics Black Cherry or Apex?

Aromatics Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics Black Cherry is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Aromatics Black Cherry for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Black Cherry or Apex?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Aromatics Black Cherry 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Black Cherry or Apex?

Projection is very close: Aromatics Black Cherry 68/100, Apex 67/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatics Black Cherry and Apex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot.

Is Aromatics Black Cherry or Apex better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aromatics Black Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Aromatics Black Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Black Cherry and Apex?

Aromatics Black Cherry has top notes of Sour Cherry, Cardamom, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Galbanum, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Apex has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Cistus Incanus and Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss and Leather.