Fragrance comparison

Witch vs Apex

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,786 ratings analysed

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #75,314 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Apex

Roja Dove

3.841,785 votes

Rank #1,382 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex takes 1 of 1 categories.

Witch
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Apex
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Witch0/1

Apex1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

WitchG Parfums

ApexRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PineappleCistus IncanusJasmine

Base

CypressBalsam FirOakmossLeatherPatchouliTobaccoJuniper BerriesOlibanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Witch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter83

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 18%Party 11%

Men94

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,314

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,382

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews413

Category winnerApexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Witch by G Parfums is an assertive green chypre built on striking botanical contrasts. You get an immediate flash of sharp galbanum, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before the composition settles. It smells earthy, herbal, and unapologetically crisp. A surprising bite of tart pineapple cuts right through dr…

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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, Witch or Apex?

Apex takes 1 of 1 categories. Witch is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Apex is rated 3.84/5 from 1,785 votes. Choose Witch for a aromatic and woody character. Choose Apex for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Witch and Apex smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Witch or Apex better for summer or winter?

Witch suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Witch and Apex?

Witch features Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Elemi resin, 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.