Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Apheara

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Fresh

Armaf

4.004 votes

Rank #46,330 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Apheara

Parfums de Luxe

—0 votes

Rank #81,475 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Fresh
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Apheara
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money.

Fresh1/2

Apheara1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshArmaf

AphearaParfums de Luxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 48%Had 5%Want 48%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAphearaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody86%

mossy72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

white floral69%

caramel61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantRaspberryMandarinCitrus

Heart

RoseJasmineAnise

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossMusk

Top20-40 mins

RaspberryGrapefruitMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelLily of the ValleyBlackcurrant

Base6-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Raspberry, Mandarin and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Apheara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#81,475

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Fresh lands on skin with a sudden burst of sharp blackcurrant and sour citrus, instantly cutting through warm air. This is a bright, summery option that shifts away from typical sugary cologne profiles. As the initial citrus splash settles, the scent reveals a green, slightly bitter floral center of rose and ani…

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Apheara by Parfums de Luxe hits the skin with immediate energy. A sharp blast of ruby grapefruit and juicy raspberry cuts through the room. It feels electric. Within ten minutes, rich caramel and dark blackcurrant seep into the citrus sparkle, turning the profile into a decadent fruit confection. You smell mouthwateri…

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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.

Do Fresh and Apheara smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Mandarin and Vetiver.

Is Fresh or Apheara better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Apheara?

Fresh has top notes of Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Apheara has top notes of Raspberry, Grapefruit and Mandarin, heart notes of Caramel, Lily of the Valley and Blackcurrant, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla.