Fragrance comparison

Sweetbriar & Moss vs Apex

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,833 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sweetbriar & Moss

Clean

4.2348 votes

Rank #40,242 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,407 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweetbriar & Moss takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sweetbriar & Moss
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sweetbriar & Moss4/7

Apex3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweetbriar & MossClean

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.84/ 5 · 1,785 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

45%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

1,136 votes

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityApex

SillageApex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value36

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

mossy83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Sichuan PepperMandarin OrangeLitchi

Heart2 to 4 hours

OlibanumFlowersRose de MaiJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverCedarCashmere WoodAmber

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Olibanum, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Sweetbriar & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,407

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Sweetbriar & Moss offers a refreshing break from typical sweet florals by grounding bright garden blossoms in forest woods. The fragrance opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet litchi, lifted by the lively tingling warmth of Sichuan pepper. As the crisp start settles, rose de mai and jasmine bloom alongside …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sweetbriar & Moss or Apex?

Sweetbriar & Moss takes 4 of 7 categories. Sweetbriar & Moss is rated 4.23/5 from 48 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Sweetbriar & Moss for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sweetbriar & Moss or Apex?

Apex lasts longest (Apex 76/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweetbriar & Moss or Apex?

Apex projects furthest (Apex 67/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweetbriar & Moss and Apex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Olibanum, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Sweetbriar & Moss or Apex better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sweetbriar & Moss is the stronger pick. For winter, Apex is the stronger pick. Sweetbriar & Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweetbriar & Moss and Apex?

Sweetbriar & Moss has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Litchi, heart notes of Olibanum, Flowers, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. 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.