Fragrance comparison

She & Male vs Apollo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 343 ratings analysed

5 wins

She & Male

LEN Fragrances

3.8157 votes

Rank #26,223 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Apollo

AXE

3.19286 votes

Rank #11,588 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

She & Male takes 5 of 7 categories.

She & Male
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Apollo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

She & Male5/7

Apollo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

She & MaleLEN Fragrances

ApolloAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 64%

3.19/ 5 · 286 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

Category winnerShe & MaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

19%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerShe & MaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityShe & Male

SillageShe & Male

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value84

Category winnerApolloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

iris84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Iris

Heart3-4 hrs

VetiverNeroli

Base8-10+ hrs

Moss

Top

QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesIris, Vetiver and Moss. Durations are only published for She & Male, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer24

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night73

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerShe & MaleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex44

Women53

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,223

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#11,588

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

She & Male by LEN Fragrances opens with a sharp flash of cool iris root and bright neroli. It feels chilled. Within ten minutes, that initial cosmetic sharpness softens into a smooth, velvety powder. Haitian vetiver steps forward to ground the floral lift with an earthy, clean grassiness. The composition never turns o…

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Apollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…

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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, She & Male or Apollo?

She & Male takes 5 of 7 categories. She & Male is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes; Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes. Choose She & Male for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, She & Male or Apollo?

She & Male lasts longest (She & Male 71/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, She & Male or Apollo?

She & Male projects furthest (She & Male 60/100, Apollo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do She & Male and Apollo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Vetiver and Moss.

Is She & Male or Apollo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apollo is the stronger pick. For winter, She & Male is the stronger pick. She & Male suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in She & Male and Apollo?

She & Male has top notes of Iris, heart notes of Vetiver and Neroli, a base of Moss. Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood.