Fragrance comparison

Devon vs Apex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,806 ratings analysed

3 wins

Devon

Athena Fragrances

4.5721 votes

Rank #42,459 AromaticWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,466 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Devon
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Devon3/5

Apex1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DevonAthena Fragrances

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerDevonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDevon

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value36

Category winnerDevonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonJuniper BerriesClary Sage

Heart

TeaCardamomOlibanumSandalwood

Base

AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliCedarwood

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Olibanum. 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

Summer93

Fall93

Winter57

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex29

Women6

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,459

PerfumerCarole Calmettes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Devon by Athena Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon paired with cold juniper berries and herbal clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus brightens into a dry black tea core, supported by warm cardamom and smoky olibanum resin. The dry-down settles into a grounded base of cedarwood, ca…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Devon or Apex?

Devon takes 3 of 5 categories. Devon is rated 4.57/5 from 21 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Devon for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Devon or Apex?

They last about the same: Devon 78/100, Apex 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Devon or Apex?

Projection is very close: Devon 67/100, Apex 67/100 for sillage.

Do Devon and Apex smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Olibanum.

Is Devon or Apex better for summer or winter?

Devon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devon and Apex?

Devon has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage, heart notes of Tea, Cardamom, Olibanum and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. 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.