Mystery Oud
Daniel JosierEau de Parfum2013
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Mystery Oud vs. Apex
Is Mystery Oud better than Apex?
Mystery Oud projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LabdanumLeather
amberfresh spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Mystery Oud and Apex?
| Mystery Oud | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Daniel Josier | Roja Dove |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Mystery Oud and Apex smell?
Mystery Oud
Amber
Powdery
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Violet
Animalic
Leather
Apex
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Citrus
Sweet
Balsamic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mystery Oud and Apex share?
Top
VioletAngelicaCarrot SeedCumin
LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisFrankincenseNutmegBlack Pepper
PineappleLabdanumJasmine
Base
AmberLabdanumLeatherMuskOud
OakmossLeatherTobaccoRumPatchouliBenzoinSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisViolet
Jasmine
Resinous Notes
LabdanumFrankincense
Labdanum
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Woody Notes
Oud
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Mystery Oud and Apex work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mystery Oud or Apex?
| Mystery Oud | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Mystery Oud and Apex?
Oud and violet together sounds like a mistake. It's not, the iris threads through the darkness and makes it wearable without making it safe. That contrast is exactly the point.Mystery Oud
Bold citrus-fruity presence that arrives with intent. Apex opens with a pineapple-citrus burst so assertive it commands attention, held by the green backbone of labdanum and oakmoss that doesn't let.Apex
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