{"product_id":"roja-parfums-apex-cologne-edp","title":"Roja Parfums Apex Cologne EDP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApex is Roja Dove's 2022 citrus-woody Eau de Parfum\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eScent Character\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoody: 34%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh: 23%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmoky \u0026amp; Resinous: 23%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSweet: 16%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhite Floral: 5%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u0026amp; resinous.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFragrance Pyramid\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cistus, Pineapple, Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cypress, Fir Balsam, Oakmoss, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood, Elemi Resin, Frankincense, Galbanum, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Patchouli, Amber, Leather, Musk, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Ambergris, Rum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, roughly 4–6 hours on skin.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 ft initially, settling to arm's-length.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBest Occasions \u0026amp; Season\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFall and spring, the citrus-spice opening bridges both seasons well.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEveryday, leisure and evening wear.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eConcentration \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum (the \"Cologne\" in the name is a style descriptor, not the concentration)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roja Dove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roja Parfums (London)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunched:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTry Before You Commit\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Apex before committing to a full bottle: 1mL from $5.99, 5mL from $22.99, 10mL from $39.99.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e100% Authentic\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Roja Parfums bottle and sample at Venba is 100% genuine. We've filled 200,000+ orders with a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, offer free US shipping on orders $100+, and back every purchase with hassle-free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \"Cologne\" the concentration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Despite the name, Apex is Eau de Parfum strength.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it men's or women's?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnisex, though it wears traditionally masculine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain real oud?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The depth comes from cashmere wood, labdanum and frankincense, not agarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from Apex Eau Intense?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApex Eau Intense is a later flanker with a chypré twist; this is the original citrus-woody release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roja Parfums","offers":[{"title":"3.4 oz \/ 100 ml Retail Bottle","offer_id":50902660350207,"sku":"5056002602068","price":139.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mL Sample","offer_id":50902660382975,"sku":"1-1042","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5mL Sample","offer_id":50902660415743,"sku":"5T-1042","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mL Sample","offer_id":50902660448511,"sku":"10-1042","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6854\/5535\/files\/10_b7abc543-66ad-4e28-9467-c74b6ef169bb.png?v=1793693955","url":"https:\/\/scentverseoo.store\/products\/roja-parfums-apex-cologne-edp","provider":"ScentVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}