Fragrance comparison

Predator vs Apex

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,793 ratings analysed

Predator

The Dua Brand

4.008 votes

Rank #47,428 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,444 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories.

Predator
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Predator1/4

Apex3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PredatorThe Dua Brand

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 62%Had 14%Want 24%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value36

Category winnerPredatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berryFrankincenseSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumGalbanumBenzoinOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Patchouli, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Predator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,444

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Predator by The Dua Brand is a masculine chypre fruity fragrance built around a bold mix of bright fruit, forest greens, and dark woods. It starts with an energetic punch of tart lemon, juicy bergamot, and sweet pineapple. As the brisk opening settles, crisp cypress needles and earthy oakmoss steer the scent into rich…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Predator or Apex?

Apex takes 3 of 4 categories. Predator is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Predator for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Predator or Apex?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Predator 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Predator or Apex?

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

Do Predator and Apex smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Patchouli, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Predator or Apex better for summer or winter?

Predator suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Predator and Apex?

Predator features juniper berry, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. 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.