Eau De Spice Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Eau De Spice Extreme
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2023 Year 2023
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Apex Eau de Parfum bottle Apex

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Eau De Spice Extreme
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau De Spice Extreme Eau de Parfum
A solid, close clone of SBE, with a slightly less sweet opening that some will prefer. Expect serious warmth, spice, and impressive staying power, but don't expect it to change your world. It's a crowd-pleaser for cold weather.
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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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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 0% 2%
Sweet 35% 20%
Warm 53% 58%
Woody 6% 14%
Earthy 17% 17%
Animalic 12% 7%
Fresh 0% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau De Spice Extreme EdP
Apex EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 50%
Only in Eau De Spice Extreme Eau de Parfum
Cumin 50%
Only in Apex Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 49%
Shared Notes
Saffron 52% vs 27%
Only in Eau De Spice Extreme Eau de Parfum
Whisky 47%
Only in Apex Eau de Parfum
Pepper 42% Cumin 31%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 52% vs 24%
Tobacco 47% vs 32%
Only in Apex Eau de Parfum
Cedar 23% Patchouli 20%

Accords

Eau De Spice Extreme Eau de Parfum Apex Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
78%
Tobacco
72%
74%
Vanilla
55%
68%
Cinnamon
55%
60%
Fresh Spicy
66%
Woody
62%
58%
Sweet
54%
Aromatic
47%
Patchouli
46%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Tobacco shared
78%
72%
Vanilla shared
74%
55%
Cinnamon shared
68%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
66%
62%
Sweet shared
58%
54%
47%
46%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau De Spice Extreme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and warm, intense character make it less suitable for office wear. However, it's a fantastic choice for dates and formal events due to its sophisticated and sensual profile, particularly in cooler weather.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Tobacco, Fresh Spicy accords and Cumin, Saffron notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Eau De Spice Extreme Eau de Parfum
Apex Eau de Parfum
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