Apex Parfum

As a big fan of old school masculine green scents like Drakkar Noir, Polo Green and Denim original, I really like this. With the OG version, I didn't see much of a similarity with Sauvage Elixir but this one has a little for sure. It has that opening without any of the sweeter notes. The OG was green, aggressive and harsh. This is still green and aggressive but also posh at the same time. The OG feels more like something a biker or rockstar would wear but the Parfum has more of a mafia vibe. The opening of the OG opens sharper and goes straight to the greens but this one opens up with a sparkling bright lemon and pineapple. As it dries down, the greens come out but it stays deeper and more well rounded than the OG. Staying power is very very good and projection is good for a parfum too. You can easily pick it up throughout the day. It leaves a really good trail. Overall, definitely a fan and will be wearing it more before making a final verdict on it 🤩 Edit: I wore 3 sprays as my scent of the day at 5pm and it’s currently 11pm. So far I’m definitely loving this. I thought it was getting lighter but nope. Every time I move, I smell it easily. I was doing some warm up exercises and as my body temperature went up, the perfume started to push out more again which is awesome. As for the smell, there is a smoky incense coming out a little. The smokiness is kinda reminding me of a realistic ashy campfire/tobacco burning kind of smell like Amouage Myths Man or Royal Tobacco. Not as forward but I can pick it up for sure. Super interesting scent so far. Always fun to get a perfume like this that’s always changing. Can’t wait to see how it does as I wear it more 😮 Edit Edit: This is a glorious masculine perfume. I love that it has many stages. From the first spray, you get the sparkling citruses (mainly lemon and some pineapple). As it dries down, you get to the deep, heavy and well rounded greens and leather (mainly a cypress, fir and leather combo). In its third stage, it becomes smoky and you get a realistic ashy burning campfire/tobacco smell. In its forth and final stage, you get a clean earthy oak moss and ambergris combo. Performance wise, It projects well for a few hours (4+ hours) and stays a bubble after but its main forte is the silage. Thanks to that, longevity is crazy good. You can still smell it easily after 12 hours. The OG completely disappears at 9 hours. I know its pricy but the price keeps it exclusive. Overall, I really like it and think i'm gonna have to make this my new signature. Burlington 1819 has been my signature for the past 2 years but I guess Apex Parfum has won me over. Gonna be enjoying this for the years to come and I will be having this in my collection forever ❤️

Roja showcases with distinction his ability to craft nostalgia into fragrance with Apex Parfum. It is easier to describe the fragrance's imagery than it's notes as like many Roja creations, it is blended very well like a fine cognac. I get an opening that feels like 'noir' citrus and pineapple; toned down compared to the vibrant fruits of the EDP and without the forward cypress. There is a fleeting whisper of the incense to follow and then you feel this familiarity, like you have always known Apex but it's frustrating to pin down as it's not generic such that you can recall a RL Polo or other green fragrance you wore back in the day. I find myself transported to weekend getaways, staying at cabins by the woods, a date with a girl in fall, a job interview, a wedding and all things tremendous and reassuring in life. It's ethereal and familiar. You're on this trip for a good 3-4 hours without much evolution, just a steady scenic route. Apex transitions to incense (white and zesty, not smokey), woods, cinnamon, leather and mild animal musks. It again feels comforting, like how you feel when you hit the gym hard after work and get that clean dirty cloud of humid air in the changing rooms as you're getting dressed, a film of sweat emerging on your brow and blending with your pretentious grooming products. Kouros inspired in that it's feels like you're chilling in someone else's just cleaned bathroom (nod to Mr Turin). I can see how Apex can so easily be written off as 'another x and y'. And yet, nothing smells remotely like it. It is a modern day classic and I think it will gain momentum amongst those with the funds to invest and the memory bank to buy into Roja's vision.

Apex Parfum is a distinctive, high-quality fragrance with strong performance, and it's priced accordingly. Those looking for a generic fragrance that is affordable to the masses should look elsewhere... Longevity - I spray it on in the morning, and it easily lasts throughout the day (I can smell it lightly the next morning). Performance - this is not a projection monster, but it is a silage beast. When I walk past others (3-6 feet away), they've noticed and complimented it. The range does drop throughout the day (6ft for the first few hours, then 3ft or so after 4-5 hours, then 1-2ft from 8-10 hours onward), but that's to be expected. Appeal - this is definitely a more masculine-leaning type of fragrance, but not obnoxiously so. I've gotten several compliments on this (more so than any of my Creeds, Tom Fords, Clive Christians, or Louis Vuittons) in a variety of settings, and this is my girlfriend's favorite scent on me so far. It's a very green and classic-smelling scent, with just the right amount of fruitiness and woodsy/leathery notes to balance each other out. Could be worn for a formal occasion, but wouldn't be out of place in a casual setting. I purchased samples of both the Parfum and EDP versions on the Roja Parfums website and tried both (ended up buying a full bottle of the Parfum) - the EDP was lighter, more airy, and woodsy, while the Parfum is heavier, denser, and more balanced between the fruit, woods, and leather notes. The Parfum also performs considerably better on my skin (the EDP became more of a skin scent after a few hours).

Apex Parfum is a distinctive, high-quality fragrance with strong performance, and it's priced accordingly. Those looking for a generic fragrance that is affordable to the masses should look elsewhere... Longevity - I spray it on in the morning, and it easily lasts throughout the day (I can smell it lightly the next morning). Performance - this is not a projection monster, but it is a silage beast. When I walk past others (3-6 feet away), they've noticed and complimented it. The range does drop throughout the day (6ft for the first few hours, then 3ft or so after 4-5 hours, then 1-2ft from 8-10 hours onward), but that's to be expected. Appeal - this is definitely a more masculine-leaning type of fragrance, but not obnoxiously so. I've gotten several compliments on this (more so than any of my Creeds, Tom Fords, Clive Christians, or Louis Vuittons) in a variety of settings, and this is my girlfriend's favorite scent on me so far. It's a very green and classic-smelling scent, with just the right amount of fruitiness and woodsy/leathery notes to balance each other out. Could be worn for a formal occasion, but wouldn't be out of place in a casual setting. I purchased samples of both the Parfum and EDP versions on the Roja Parfums website and tried both - the EDP was lighter, more airy, and woodsy, while the Parfum is heavier, denser, and more balanced between the fruit, woods, and leather notes. The Parfum also performs considerably better on my skin (the EDP became more of a skin scent after a few hours).

#692 in my "Tour de Fragrance: If you were fortunate to experience Floris' 1962 and were disconsolate when it was discontinued, take heart. I thought Roja's Elysium was likeable, but nothing special. I was far more impressed with his Amber Oud Parfum. But this stuff! OMG! Everything I loved about Floris 1962 and more. To get me to drop $300 for a scent you have got to wow me. I am wowed! Got this as a sample sprayette. The low rating is just nuts. I am buying a bottle, painful as the price is. This is almost everything I have ever liked in a men's cologne. If he'd added iris and agarwood I'd have collapsed on the floor. This is fresh, bright, green, woody, fruity, ambery...if you can't find something to like in this scent I don't know what will make you happy. Absolutely worthy to be a man's signature scent. Long lasting, good projection. I love the slightly acrid citrus without the sweetness, and especially without the vanilla. I'd put this is the same camp as one of my all-time favorites Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum, but more complex and smooth. This is great stuff. For the boardroom, not the mailroom. You should at least get a sample and experience it for yourself.