Imperium X Eau de Parfum vs Apex Eau de Parfum

Imperium X

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2022
£	Price Tier	£££££

Apex

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Imperium X

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Apex

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Imperium X

A modern homage to classic masculine scents, Imperium X is surprisingly successful. It's green and woody with a fresh citrus zing, hitting all the right notes for a versatile, mass-appealing daily driver that garners compliments.

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Our Verdict - Apex

Apex is a divisive beast: a modern, green chypre that pays homage to masculine classics without being a mere copy. Some find it old-fashioned or weak-performing, while many hail its quality and confident aroma. If you love classic green scents, you'll likely appreciate its sophisticated take.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	29%	29%
Floral	10%	11%
Fruity	16%	16%
Green	6%	9%
Sweet	17%	19%
Warm	6%	8%
Woody	18%	11%
Earthy	8%	9%
Animalic	9%	7%
Fresh	22%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Imperium X EdP

Apex EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 35% vs 23%

Bergamot 34% vs 25%

Mandarin 30% vs 24%

Only in Apex

Orange 25%

Shared Notes

Pineapple 43% vs 41%

Jasmine 26% vs 28%

Only in Imperium X

Cedar 30%

Only in Apex

Cistus Incanus 30%

Shared Notes

Cypress 17% vs 8%

Tobacco 15% vs 5%

Leather 14% vs 6%

Patchouli 14% vs 5%

Cashmere Wood 10% vs 4%

Musk 10% vs 4%

Amber 9% vs 5%

Rum 8% vs 4%

Only in Apex

Fir Resin 8% Oakmoss 7% Juniper 5% Galbanum 5% Ambergris 5% Frankincense 5% Labdanum 5% Sandalwood 5% Elemi 5% Benzoin 4%

Accords

Imperium X Apex

100%

Woody

100%

62%

Aromatic

82%

75%

Citrus

67%

50%

Fresh Spicy

71%

67%

Sweet

52%

Amber

65%

58%

Fruity

54%

Tobacco

51%

Patchouli

51%

Leather

Balsamic

51%

49%

Musky

Mossy

48%

Earthy

47%

Fresh

45%

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

62%

82%

Citrus shared

75%

67%

Fresh Spicy shared

50%

71%

Sweet shared

67%

52%

Amber

65%

Fruity

58%

Tobacco

54%

Patchouli

51%

Leather

51%

Balsamic

51%

Musky

49%

Mossy

48%

Earthy

47%

Fresh

45%

Performance

Imperium X Apex

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Imperium X

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its fresh and clean opening makes it suitable for office wear, while the deeper woody and tobacco notes lend it enough sophistication for dates and casual outings. Some reports of strong projection might make it less ideal for very formal or intimate settings, but its versatility shines.

Apex

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its blend of classic masculinity and strong sillage makes it well-suited for formal and date nights, where its bold character can shine. It's too assertive for casual wear and far too heavy for sport, but its elegant side could work for some office environments if applied sparingly.