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Apex Parfum bottle Apex Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2022 Year 2017
££££ Price Tier £££££
Elysium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Elysium Pour Homme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apex Parfum
Apex Parfum is a powerhouse of green, woody, and mossy richness-bold, polished, and complex. For those who crave classic power with modern finesse, it delivers true presence and aristocratic allure.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Elysium Pour Homme EDP
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some see it as the pinnacle of fresh, masculine luxury - a 'blue' fragrance elevated to art. Others scoff at the astronomical price, calling it an overpriced, underperforming clone that's barely distinguishable from mainstream offerings. Love it or hate it, its quality is undeniable, for those who can actually smell it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apex Parfum
Elysium Pour Homme EDP

Notes

Accords

Apex Elysium Pour Homme
80%
Citrus
100%
95%
Woody
46%
70%
Aromatic
52%
30%
Amber
67%
Green
63%
60%
Mossy
Fresh
52%
Musky
51%
50%
Earthy
Animalic
50%
Balsamic
46%
Citrus shared
80%
100%
Woody shared
95%
46%
Aromatic shared
70%
52%
Amber shared
30%
67%
63%
60%
52%
51%
50%
50%
46%

Performance

Apex Elysium Pour Homme
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Apex

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Apex Parfum's dense mossy-woody heart and spicy green character excel in cooler weather, especially fall and winter. The citrus opening brings lift for spring, but its weight and complexity make it overwhelming in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This is a statement scent best suited for formal, evening, or special occasions where its opulent presence shines. It can work for assertive daywear but is too rich and commanding for sporty or minimal settings.

Elysium Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its fresh, luxurious, and clean profile makes it highly versatile, suitable for both office and formal events. However, its often-debated projection and sillage mean it might not cut through the casual din as effectively, and the elegance leans away from active sportswear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apex Parfum
Elysium Pour Homme EDP
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