Lima vs The Apex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Apex takes 3 of 4 categories.
LimaChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The ApexChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lima1/4
The Apex3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Apex
- Sillage & projection
- The Apex
- Value for money
- The Apex
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lima
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LimaRaydanThe ApexMaison YusifWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Apex
SillageThe Apex
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe ApexBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FrankincensePink PepperMyrrh
Heart
PatchouliJasmineRose
Base
AmberMossMuskEarthy Notes
Top30 to 45 minutes
AmbrocenidePineappleRumSea SaltAlgaeCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
MossDavanaRoseGeraniumCedarNardLimeCucumber
Base8 to 12+ hours
SandalwoodAmberVanillaMyrrhSaffronAmbroxanFrankincense
InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Myrrh, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for The Apex, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring50
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#56,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,831
PerfumerYusif Meizongo Jnr
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLimaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLima by Raydan is a rich, unisex oriental floral that balances sharp resinous incense with earthy moss and patchouli. It is best suited for cooler weather when its warm, spicy amber profile can fully develop on the skin. This scent offers a grounding, moody experience that feels sophisticated for evening wear or intim…
Reviews →The Apex by Maison Yusif is an oriental perfume launched in 2024, composed by perfumer Yusif Meizongo Jnr. It blends a tropical, marine opening with a dense resinous base. The fragrance begins with sweet pineapple, coconut, dark rum, algae, and sea salt, lifted by ambrocenide. As it develops, a green and floral core o…
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, Lima or The Apex?
The Apex takes 3 of 4 categories. Lima is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Apex is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lima for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Apex for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Lima or The Apex?
The Apex lasts longest (The Apex 75/100, Lima 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lima or The Apex?
The Apex projects furthest (The Apex 75/100, Lima 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lima and The Apex smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Myrrh, Rose and Amber.
Is Lima or The Apex better for summer or winter?
Lima suits daytime wear; The Apex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lima and The Apex?
Lima has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper and Myrrh, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Moss, Musk and Earthy Notes. The Apex has top notes of Ambrocenide, Pineapple, Rum and Sea Salt, heart notes of Moss, Davana, Rose and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Myrrh.
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