Flambee vs Apex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex takes 2 of 3 categories.
FlambeeChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
ApexChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Flambee1/3
Apex2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apex
- Sillage & projection
- Flambee
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
FlambeeDilís ParfumApexRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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
Category winners
LongevityApex
SillageFlambee
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody88%
warm spicy77%
earthy65%
balsamic53%
citrus42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PatchouliLabdanumBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeTonka BeanSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine
Base
CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Flambee, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter83
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,434
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,444
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews413
Category winnerApexHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlambee by Dilís Parfum delivers a lively clash between bright citrus fruits and deep earthy resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange, tangy mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, giving it an energetic and sunny start. Soon after, the zesty brightness deepens as patchouli and sticky balsamic labdanum …
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, Flambee or Apex?
Apex takes 2 of 3 categories. Flambee is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Flambee for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Flambee or Apex?
Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Flambee 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flambee or Apex?
Flambee projects furthest (Flambee 100/100, Apex 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flambee and Apex smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange.
What are the notes in Flambee and Apex?
Flambee features Patchouli, Labdanum, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange. 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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