Roja Parfums Apex Cologne EDP

Description

Apex is Roja Dove's 2022 citrus-woody Eau de Parfum: despite "Cologne" in its name, it's full EDP strength, not a true eau de cologne. Bright bergamot, mandarin and pineapple open into cardamom, nutmeg and ginger, finishing on a deep sandalwood-leather-musk base. Note that Roja later released an "Apex Eau Intense" flanker with a chypré twist; this is the original.

Scent Character

• Woody: 34%
• Fresh: 23%
• Smoky & Resinous: 23%
• Sweet: 16%
• White Floral: 5%

Translation: a woody-fresh citrus frame over a resinous, smoky base. Its smoky, resinous character reads close to oud, but the disclosed notes contain no agarwood, that slice is really cashmere wood, labdanum and frankincense, so it's labeled as smoky & resinous.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange

Heart: Cistus, Pineapple, Jasmine

Base: Cypress, Fir Balsam, Oakmoss, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood, Elemi Resin, Frankincense, Galbanum, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Patchouli, Amber, Leather, Musk, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Ambergris, Rum

Performance

• Longevity: moderate, roughly 4–6 hours on skin.
• Sillage: moderate.
• Projection: 1–2 ft initially, settling to arm's-length.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and spring, the citrus-spice opening bridges both seasons well.
• Everyday, leisure and evening wear.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum (the "Cologne" in the name is a style descriptor, not the concentration)
Perfumer: Roja Dove
House: Roja Parfums (London)
Launched: 2022

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FAQ

Is "Cologne" the concentration?
No. Despite the name, Apex is Eau de Parfum strength.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex, though it wears traditionally masculine.

Does it contain real oud?
No. The depth comes from cashmere wood, labdanum and frankincense, not agarwood.

How is this different from Apex Eau Intense?
Apex Eau Intense is a later flanker with a chypré twist; this is the original citrus-woody release.