Men vs Zipped Apollo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zipped Apollo takes 3 of 5 categories.
MenChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zipped ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Men2/5
Zipped Apollo3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zipped Apollo
- Sillage & projection
- Zipped Apollo
- Value for money
- Zipped Apollo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MenO BoticárioZipped ApolloPerfumer's WorkshopWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%
3.67/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%
Category winnerMenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
60%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
161 votes
13%Love
60%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZipped Apollo
SillageZipped Apollo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZipped ApolloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
aquatic77%
warm spicy69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom
Heart
LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley
Base
LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin
Top
BergamotMelonLimeTangerine
Heart
CardamomLavenderBasilNutmegGinger
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer74
Fall71
Winter26
Day100
Night34
Spring50
Summer17
Fall17
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#30,746
PerfumerFrancisco Marano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,635
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerMenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMen by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…
Reviews →Zipped Apollo opens with a bright splash of lime, bergamot, and sweet melon before settling into a warm herbal heart of lavender, cardamom, and basil. Musky amber and powdery tonka bean anchor the base, giving this budget aromatic spicy composition a smooth finish for crisp cool evenings.
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, Men or Zipped Apollo?
Zipped Apollo takes 3 of 5 categories. Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes; Zipped Apollo is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zipped Apollo for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Men or Zipped Apollo?
Zipped Apollo lasts longest (Zipped Apollo 58/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Men or Zipped Apollo?
Zipped Apollo projects furthest (Zipped Apollo 54/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Men and Zipped Apollo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender.
Is Men or Zipped Apollo better for summer or winter?
Men suits daytime wear; Zipped Apollo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Men and Zipped Apollo?
Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk. Zipped Apollo has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Basil and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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