Fragrance comparison

Mineral Wood vs Apex

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,861 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mineral Wood

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.1776 votes

Rank #32,291 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,424 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mineral Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mineral Wood
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mineral Wood4/7

Apex2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mineral WoodClaudio Zucca Parfums

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerMineral WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerMineral WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMineral WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

OlibanumSweet OrangeTangerineBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CypressCedarIso E SuperSandalwoodSmoke

Base5 to 8 hours

Haitian VetiverMuskOakmoss

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Bergamot, Cypress and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Mineral Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer55

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMineral WoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,291

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,424

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mineral Wood by Claudio Zucca Parfums combines bright orchard citrus with dry resin and cool forest timber. The scent begins with sweet orange, tangy bergamot, and olibanum, producing a crisp lift that feels fresh rather than sugary. Soon after, the profile turns drier and darker as cypress, cedar, and smoke enter the…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mineral Wood or Apex?

Mineral Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Mineral Wood is rated 4.17/5 from 76 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Mineral Wood for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mineral Wood or Apex?

They last about the same: Mineral Wood 76/100, Apex 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mineral Wood or Apex?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Mineral Wood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mineral Wood and Apex smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Bergamot, Cypress and Oakmoss.

Is Mineral Wood or Apex better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mineral Wood and Apex?

Mineral Wood has top notes of Olibanum, Sweet Orange, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Cedar, Iso E Super and Sandalwood, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss. 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.