Cuoio Nobile vs Apex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuoio Nobile takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cuoio NobileChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ApexChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cuoio Nobile4/7
Apex3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuoio Nobile
- Community sentiment
- Cuoio Nobile
- Longevity
- Apex
- Sillage & projection
- Apex
- Value for money
- Cuoio Nobile
- Versatility
- Cuoio Nobile
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apex
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuoio NobilePineiderApexRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerCuoio NobileRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
45%Love
24%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate
1,136 votes
Category winnerCuoio NobileMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApex
SillageApex
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuoio NobileBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
musky84%
woody77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGalbanumLavender
Heart
SuedeCypress
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanMuskPatchouli
Top
BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine
Base
CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cypress and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter83
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCuoio NobileMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,748
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,467
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews413
Category winnerApexHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPineider Cuoio Nobile opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange and bitter galbanum before transitioning into a dry suede. Luca Maffei balances this leather theme with aromatic lavender and green cypress. It suits mature enthusiasts looking for a refined, understated signature scent for office wear and mild autumn d…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Cuoio Nobile or Apex?
Cuoio Nobile takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuoio Nobile is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Cuoio Nobile for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cuoio Nobile or Apex?
Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Cuoio Nobile 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuoio Nobile or Apex?
Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Cuoio Nobile 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuoio Nobile and Apex smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cypress and Tobacco.
Is Cuoio Nobile or Apex better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuoio Nobile is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuoio Nobile is the stronger pick. Cuoio Nobile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuoio Nobile and Apex?
Cuoio Nobile has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender, heart notes of Suede and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli. 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.
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