Kirk
Mirko Buffini FirenzeEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Kirk vs. Apex
Is Kirk better than Apex?
Apex rates higher with the community, while Kirk projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
LeatherJasmineSandalwood
fresh spicyaromaticwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Kirk and Apex?
| Kirk | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Mirko Buffini | Roja Dove |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Kirk and Apex smell?
Kirk
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
White Floral
Fruity
Aromatic
Animalic
Woody
Floral
Apex
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Citrus
Sweet
Balsamic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Kirk and Apex share?
Top
BlackcurrantCuminBlack PepperCoriander
LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderLily of the ValleyJasmine
PineappleLabdanumJasmine
Base
LeatherWhite MuskSandalwood
OakmossLeatherTobaccoRumPatchouliBenzoinSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Kirk or Apex?
| Kirk | Apex | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Kirk and Apex?
The blackcurrant-cumin opening is a power move. Either it stops you in your tracks or it doesn't. Kirk commits to that mid-century barbershop DNA without apology, lavender, leather.Kirk
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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