Fragrance comparison

Blue Leaf vs Apollo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue Leaf

Synapse

3.5012 votes

Rank #64,375 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Apollo

AXE

3.19286 votes

Rank #12,632 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Leaf takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blue Leaf
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Blue Leaf3/5

Apollo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue LeafSynapse

ApolloAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

3.19/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

Category winnerBlue LeafRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

19%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBlue Leaf

SillageBlue Leaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value84

Category winnerApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

floral69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesCyclamenAmberWhite RoseCedar

Heart

Sea waterQuinceLilyGrapesDavanaSandalwood

Base

MossEbonyIris

Top

QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesAmber, Quince, Sandalwood and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,632

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Leaf by Synapse is a salty, mineral aquatic that swaps typical citrus for the tangy sweetness of quince and white rose. It opens with a sharp sea breeze and cyclamen before settling into a base of ebony and sandalwood. This is a coastal scent for warm spring days when you want something more natural than a design…

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Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Leaf or Apollo?

Blue Leaf takes 3 of 5 categories. Blue Leaf is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes; Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes. Choose Blue Leaf for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Blue Leaf or Apollo?

Blue Leaf lasts longest (Blue Leaf 71/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Leaf or Apollo?

Blue Leaf projects furthest (Blue Leaf 61/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Leaf and Apollo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Quince, Sandalwood and Moss.

Is Blue Leaf or Apollo better for summer or winter?

Blue Leaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Leaf and Apollo?

Blue Leaf has top notes of Marine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and White Rose, heart notes of Sea water, Quince, Lily and Grapes, a base of Moss, Ebony and Iris. Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood.