Her Code Clímax vs Apex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex takes 5 of 7 categories.
Her Code ClímaxChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
ApexChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Her Code Clímax1/7
Apex5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Apex
- Community sentiment
- Apex
- Longevity
- Apex
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Her Code Clímax
- Versatility
- Apex
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apex
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Her Code ClímaxO BoticárioApexRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 195 votes
Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%
3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerApexRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
29%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate
195 votes
45%Love
24%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
10%Hate
1,136 votes
Category winnerApexMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApex
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHer Code ClímaxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
chocolate84%
fruity77%
floral69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red FruitsSpicy NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Chocolate FlowerJasmineFlower Petals
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodAmberAkigalawoodPatchouliLabdanum
Top
BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine
Base
CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter83
Day–
Night–
Category winnerApexMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,930
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,466
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews413
Category winnerApexHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHer Code Clímax by O Boticário is a bold, sultry woody gourmand that blends dark chocolate, ripe red fruits, and warm sandalwood. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and tart berries before settling into rich chocolate flower petals and spicy notes. The base lingers with earthy patchouli, smooth amber, and…
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, Her Code Clímax or Apex?
Apex takes 5 of 7 categories. Her Code Clímax is rated 3.72/5 from 195 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Her Code Clímax for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Her Code Clímax or Apex?
Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Her Code Clímax 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Her Code Clímax or Apex?
Projection is very close: Her Code Clímax 67/100, Apex 67/100 for sillage.
Do Her Code Clímax and Apex smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Patchouli.
Is Her Code Clímax or Apex better for summer or winter?
For summer, Her Code Clímax is the stronger pick. For winter, Her Code Clímax is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Her Code Clímax and Apex?
Her Code Clímax has top notes of Red Fruits, Spicy Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Chocolate Flower, Jasmine and Flower Petals, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Amber and Akigalawood. 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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