95%
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Apex Eau de Parfum bottle Apex
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year -
£ Price Tier £
Blazing Eau de Parfum bottle Blazing

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apex Eau de Parfum
Apex is a surprisingly good clone of a high-end scent, delivering a warm, spicy tobacco profile for a fraction of the price. The blend is often praised for its smooth execution, though some note performance issues. It's a genuine hidden gem for those who appreciate a mature, masculine fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Blazing Eau de Parfum
A warm, spicy tobacco scent that's a bit of a mixed bag on performance. Some love its cosy aura and decent longevity for the price, others find it fades far too quickly. Try before you buy, as your mileage may vary.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 20% 20%
Warm 58% 58%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 17% 18%
Animalic 7% 7%
Fresh 5% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apex EdP
Blazing EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 45%
Cardamom 49% vs 54%
Shared Notes
Pepper 41% vs 37%
Cumin 30% vs 38%
Saffron 27% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 32% vs 31%
Vanilla 24% vs 25%
Cedar 23% vs 21%
Patchouli 19% vs 22%

Accords

Apex Eau de Parfum Blazing Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
66%
Fresh Spicy
97%
72%
Tobacco
96%
54%
Sweet
73%
55%
Vanilla
70%
62%
Woody
61%
55%
Cinnamon
47%
47%
Aromatic
55%
46%
Patchouli
52%
Powdery
46%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
97%
Tobacco shared
72%
96%
Sweet shared
54%
73%
Vanilla shared
55%
70%
Woody shared
62%
61%
Cinnamon shared
55%
47%
Aromatic shared
47%
55%
Patchouli shared
46%
52%
46%

Performance

Apex Eau de Parfum Blazing Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Apex Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This fragrance leans towards more formal and elegant occasions due to its warm, spicy, and woody profile, making it a stellar choice for dates or evening events. Its average performance means it's less ideal for office wear, where a subtler approach is usually preferred, and definitely not for sporty activities.

Blazing Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This fragrance is best suited for cooler weather and intimate settings due to its warm, spicy, and tobacco-heavy profile. While it's too strong for sport and a bit much for the office, its alluring charm makes it perfect for dates and evening casual wear. Performance reports are mixed, with some finding it long-lasting and others noting poor longevity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
97%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Tobacco, Fresh Spicy accords and Pepper, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Apex Eau de Parfum
Blazing Eau de Parfum
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