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New York Intense vs Apex

New York Intense and Apex overlap 45% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. New York Intense rates higher with the community: 8.3/10 against 7.6/10 for Apex.

At a glance

New York IntenseApex
BrandNicolaïRoja Parfums
Release year20142022
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
8.3/10738 votes
7.6/10629 votes
Longevity
8.1/10
7.7/10
Sillage
7.6/10
7.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
New York IntenseApex
Spring31%32%
Autumn30%29%
Summer20%21%
Winter18%17%
Occasions
New York IntenseApex
Casual20%23%
Daytime23%20%
Office22%20%
Evening17%15%
Nighttime15%15%
Sport0%6%

Notes

In both

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Musk
  • Patchouli
  • Frankincense
  • Oakmoss

New York Intense

Only in this one

  • Thyme
  • Lemon petitgrain
  • Mugwort
  • Black pepper
  • Lavender
  • Clove
  • Cinnamon
  • Chamomile
  • Styrax
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka bean absolute

Apex

Only in this one

  • Mandarin orange
  • Orange
  • Pineapple
  • Jasmine
  • Cistus
  • Juniper berry
  • Tobacco
  • Labdanum
  • Rum
  • Cypress
  • Galbanum
  • Ambergris
  • Elemi resin
  • Amber
  • Sandalwood
  • Benzoin
  • Leather
  • Fir balsam
  • Cashmere wood

Accords

New York Intense

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Chypre

Apex

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Resinous

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

New York Intense lasts longer: longevity 8.1/10 against 7.7/10 for Apex.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.6/10 for New York Intense, 7.4/10 for Apex.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 18% of the season votes for New York Intense and 17% for Apex.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 20% of the season votes for New York Intense and 21% for Apex.

Which one is rated higher?

New York Intense is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 7.6/10 for Apex.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Lemon, Bergamot, Musk, Patchouli, Frankincense, Oakmoss.