Pierre de Velay No. 25 Eau de Parfum vs Apex Eau de Parfum

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2022
££££	Price Tier	£££££

Apex

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Pierre de Velay No. 25

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Apex

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pierre de Velay No. 25

A divisive one, this. Fans call it a masterpiece of complex green citrus, oozing luxury and class. Detractors find it too green, or generic and overpriced. If you're after a classic-smelling, masculine citrus-aromatic with a modern edge, then this could be for you.

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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.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	27%	29%
Floral	17%	11%
Fruity	11%	16%
Green	8%	9%
Sweet	16%	19%
Warm	11%	8%
Woody	8%	11%
Earthy	8%	9%
Animalic	3%	7%
Fresh	25%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Pierre de Velay No. 25 EdP

Apex EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 17% vs 25%

Lemon 16% vs 23%

Only in Pierre de Velay No. 25

Lime 18% Clementine 18% Aldehydes 14% Grapefruit 14%

Only in Apex

Orange 25% Mandarin 25%

Only in Pierre de Velay No. 25

Davana 20% Immortelle 14% Geranium 14% Magnolia 13% Rose 13% Fruity 13% Cyclamen 12%

Only in Apex

Pineapple 41% Cistus Incanus 30% Jasmine 29%

Shared Notes

Fir Resin 7% vs 7%

Elemi 7% vs 4%

Ambergris 5% vs 5%

Patchouli 5% vs 5%

Sandalwood 4% vs 4%

Musk 4% vs 4%

Oakmoss 3% vs 7%

Only in Pierre de Velay No. 25

Cedar 7% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 6% Coffee 6% Carrot Seeds 5% Ginger 5% Cardamom 5% Tolu Balsam 5% Tonka Bean 5% Vanilla 5% Red Wine 5% Pink Pepper 5%

Only in Apex

Cypress 8% Leather 6% Tobacco 6% Juniper 5% Amber 5% Galbanum 5% Frankincense 5% Cashmere Wood 5% Labdanum 5% Rum 5% Benzoin 4%

Accords

Pierre de Velay No. 25 Apex

100%

Citrus

67%

78%

Woody

100%

87%

Aromatic

82%

70%

Fresh Spicy

71%

Amber

65%

62%

Sweet

52%

58%

Warm Spicy

57%

Balsamic

51%

52%

Fresh

45%

51%

Powdery

51%

Green

Mossy

48%

Earthy

47%

Citrus shared

100%

67%

Woody shared

78%

100%

Aromatic shared

87%

82%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

71%

Amber

65%

Sweet shared

62%

52%

Warm Spicy

58%

Balsamic shared

57%

51%

Fresh shared

52%

45%

Powdery

51%

Green

51%

Mossy

48%

Earthy

47%

Performance

Pierre de Velay No. 25 Apex

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Pierre de Velay No. 25

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its sophisticated aromatic and woody character makes it suitable for date nights and casual wear, projecting an air of understated elegance. While it has presence, it's not overpowering for office wear if applied sparingly. Its complexity and luxury lean make it less appropriate for sporty, high-energy scenarios.

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.