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ROJA London
Apex Eau Intense EDP
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$380
Description
Apex Eau Intense by ROJA London is a vibrant and intensified chypre fragrance that invites you on an olfactive journey into a lush rainforest. It opens with an exhilarating burst of crisp green citrus and aromatic notes, evoking the feeling of sunlight piercing through a verdant canopy. As it develops, a bright, tart-floral sparkle emerges, leading into a deep, earthy base of woods, musks, and resins that create a grounded yet sophisticated aura. This scent aims to inspire a deeper connection to nature, encouraging perseverance and confidence in the wearer. Perfumer: Antoine Cotton
Scent Profile
Chypre
Green
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
MintChlorophyll
Helvetolide
Lemon
Bergamot
Clary Sage
Lavender
MandarinMiddle Notes
Pomelo
Rose Oxide
Base Notes
Grass
AmbroxanDriftwood
Violet LeafVelvione
Cashmere Wood
Patchouli
Cedar
Cardamom
Black Pepper
Musk
Elemi
Myrrh
Sandalwood
AmberAbout ROJA London
ROJA London is an independent luxury fragrance house established in Mayfair, London in 2011 by master perfumer Roja Dove, renowned for pioneering haute perfumery with fragrances crafted like precious jewellery using the finest raw materials such as Rose de Mai and Ambergris. The brand's philosophy emphasizes masterful artistry, uncompromising quality, and rich longevity to evoke emotions, unlock memories, and enable authentic self-expression for all styles and desires. Its signature style features creative Parfum and Eau de Parfum concentrations, positioning it as the authority in British fine fragrance.
Perfumer
Antoine Cotton
Antoine Cotton is a French perfumer born and raised in Grasse, the perfume capital of France, where he developed a fascination for fragrances from an early age, inspired by the region's aromatic heritage and industry. He recently joined the prestigious British luxury house Roja Dove as their new in-house perfumer, bringing a fresh vision that honors the brand's legacy while infusing modern sophistication. Notable works include the acclaimed CZAR TREND fragrance, a masterful blend of orris, orange blossom, aromatic herbs, and succulent fruits, debuted at the Teeb AlHazm Perfume Expo in 2025.
Reviews
4.7
Excellent381 reviews
ROJA London
4.7/5 • 381 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often praise Apex Eau Intense for its fresh, green, and modern chypre character, noting its versatility and generally good performance. Many appreciate its unique blend of invigorating notes that evoke a natural, rainforest-like atmosphere. While largely positive, some find its green intensity quite prominent, and a few have compared its overall profile to more common designer scents, questioning its niche price point.
Pros
Performance excellence: This fragrance offers good longevity, often lasting 6-10+ hours, with a strong initial projection that evolves into a pleasant scent cloud.
Versatile appeal: It's considered a versatile all-season staple, particularly well-suited for spring and summer daytime wear, but also sophisticated enough for office or casual elegance, adapting well to various moods and occasions.
Quality composition: Many reviewers highlight its high-quality ingredients, unique blend, and natural feel, especially the distinctive chlorophyll-pomelo fusion with a grounded driftwood and ambroxan base.
Cons
Specific limitation: The pronounced green intensity, particularly the mint and chlorophyll accord, might be too dominant for some preferences.
Situational drawback: While generally performing well, some users have reported below-average projection, suggesting it might not always jump off the skin as much as desired.
Value perception: A few reviewers feel that for a niche fragrance, its profile can be perceived as somewhat 'ordinary' or reminiscent of certain designer green scents, leading to questions about its high price tag.
Comparisons
Similar to Polo Green: Some reviewers draw comparisons to classic green fragrances like Ralph Lauren's Polo Green or Tom Ford's Italian Cypress, often describing Apex Eau Intense as a more refined, niche, and higher-quality interpretation.
Reminds reviewers of Cedarwood and Bergamot by Aaron Terrence Hughes: The fresh, intense, piney, and foresty green feeling in the opening has been noted to be similar to this discontinued fragrance.
Vibe & Emotions
Invigorating and awakening: The bright, minty-green opening provides a crisp, awakening sensation that acts as a mood lifter.
Confident and powerful: It's described as radiating power, confidence, and sophistication, inspiring the wearer to feel like the 'king of their own jungle'.
Connected to nature: The scent evokes a deep connection to the natural world, with notes reminiscent of a verdant rainforest, sunlit leaves, and earthy terrains.
Masculine and sensual: On a man's skin, especially in warmer conditions, it's often perceived as masculine, flirty, and sensual, with a subtle pheromone-like effect due to its musky undertones.
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