Fragrance comparison

Jasmal vs Apex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,920 ratings analysed

Jasmal

Creed

3.86135 votes

Rank #10,717 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jasmal
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Jasmal2/7

Apex5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JasmalCreed

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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 hate

38%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

135 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value36

Category winnerJasmalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Italian JasmineMoroccan Jasmine

Base6-8 hrs

GalbanumAmbergris

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot and Italian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jasmal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall55

Winter29

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJasmalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,717

PerfumerJames Henry Creed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#1,466

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Jasmal brings the scent of living white flowers directly into your everyday routine without any thick, sugary distractions. Right from the first spritz, a bright splash of citrusy bergamot cuts through the air before opening into a fresh bloom of Italian and Moroccan jasmine. Unlike syrupy modern florals, this b…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jasmal or Apex?

Apex takes 5 of 7 categories. Jasmal is rated 3.86/5 from 135 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Jasmal for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jasmal or Apex?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Jasmal 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jasmal or Apex?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Jasmal 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jasmal and Apex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Italian Jasmine.

Is Jasmal or Apex better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jasmal is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Jasmal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jasmal and Apex?

Jasmal has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Italian Jasmine and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Galbanum and Ambergris. 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.