Fragrance comparison

Pisa vs Apex Eau Intense

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 833 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pisa

Lattafa Perfumes

4.09547 votes

Rank #2,629 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Apex Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.89286 votes

Rank #4,506 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pisa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pisa
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Apex Eau Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Pisa4/7

Apex Eau Intense3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PisaLattafa Perfumes

Apex Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerPisaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

408 votes

49%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerPisaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageApex Eau Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPisaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

amber65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinBergamotLemon

Heart

Cedar

Base

SandalwoodAmber

Top

HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender

Heart

Rose OxidePomelo

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Bergamot, Lemon and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex20

Women3

Men77

Unisex22

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#4,506

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerPisaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pisa by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic fruity fragrance tailored for men who enjoy vibrant citrus and woody compositions. Launched in 2024, it opens with a sharp burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, leading into a cedarwood heart. Sandalwood and amber provide a warm, smooth finish that sits well on the skin during…

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Apex Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, mint, and green aromatics, then settles into a dry woody-spicy base with cardamom, patchouli, pepper, and soft musks. It reads cleaner and fresher than many Roja releases, with a polished grooming feel rather than dense resinous depth. It may suit someone who wants a refined …

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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, Pisa or Apex Eau Intense?

Pisa takes 4 of 7 categories. Pisa is rated 4.09/5 from 547 votes; Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes. Choose Pisa for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pisa or Apex Eau Intense?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Pisa 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pisa or Apex Eau Intense?

Apex Eau Intense projects furthest (Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Pisa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pisa and Apex Eau Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon and Cedar.

Is Pisa or Apex Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex Eau Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pisa and Apex Eau Intense?

Pisa has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Apex Eau Intense has top notes of Helvetolide, Mint, Chlorophyll and Lemon, heart notes of Rose Oxide and Pomelo, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Cardamon.