I.Patchouly vs Apex Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
I.PatchoulyChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Apex ParfumChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
I.Patchouly3/7
Apex Parfum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Apex Parfum
- Community sentiment
- I.Patchouly
- Longevity
- I.Patchouly
- Sillage & projection
- Apex Parfum
- Value for money
- I.Patchouly
- Versatility
- Apex Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apex Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
I.PatchoulyIO.KO 1954Apex ParfumRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
3.99/ 5 · 559 votes
Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%
Category winnerApex ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
53%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
14%Hate
305 votes
Category winnerI.PatchoulyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityI.Patchouly
SillageApex Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerI.PatchoulyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
mossy69%
earthy61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeCeleryCedarThyme
Heart
PatchouliIncenseEucalyptusSandalwood
Base
AmberTobacco LeafBenzoinLabdanumVanillaMusk
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon
Heart
JasminePineappleLabdanum
Base
CypressOakmossBalsam FirPatchouliLeatherTobaccoMuskRum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Patchouli, Labdanum and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer23
Fall92
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring100
Summer70
Fall99
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerApex ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,122
PerfumerEnzo Galardi
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#1,249
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews120
Category winnerApex ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotI.Patchouly by IO.KO 1954 is an earthy, wood-forward fragrance that centers on raw patchouli, incense, and tobacco leaf. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent leans into herbal and medicinal qualities, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts who enjoy bold, challenging compositions during autumn or winter months. …
Reviews →Apex Parfum is a dark green woody leather with a bright citrus opening and a richer, more polished core than the original Apex EDP. Reviews often describe it as mature, formal, and sharply masculine in tone, with pineapple, moss, cypress, tobacco, and leather giving it a bitter, forest-like depth. It wears dense and r…
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, I.Patchouly or Apex Parfum?
Apex Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. I.Patchouly is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Apex Parfum is rated 3.99/5 from 559 votes. Choose I.Patchouly for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Apex Parfum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, I.Patchouly or Apex Parfum?
They last about the same: I.Patchouly 82/100, Apex Parfum 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, I.Patchouly or Apex Parfum?
Projection is very close: Apex Parfum 69/100, I.Patchouly 67/100 for sillage.
Do I.Patchouly and Apex Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Labdanum and Musk.
Is I.Patchouly or Apex Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Apex Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, I.Patchouly is the stronger pick. I.Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in I.Patchouly and Apex Parfum?
I.Patchouly has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Celery, Cedar and Thyme, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense, Eucalyptus and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Tobacco Leaf, Benzoin and Labdanum. Apex Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Pineapple and Labdanum, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Balsam Fir and Patchouli.
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