Apex vs Prime Instinct

People who smelled both call them a good match, and most agree. Prime Instinct is sweeter, and Prime Instinct projects more strongly.

How alike are they?

Most agree

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Prime Instinct is sweeter.
  • Prime Instinct projects more strongly.
Based on a few votes

How they wear

Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 75% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Projection
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 60% of aromatic fragrancesBased on many votes
Strong projectionStronger projection than 65% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Gender lean
Leans masculineBased on many votes
Leans masculineBased on a few votes

What they're made of

Apex

Main accords
  • Aromatic
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Fresh spicy
  • Balsamic
Heart notes
Base notes

Prime Instinct

Main accords
  • Aromatic
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Fresh spicy
  • Sweet
Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Apex if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that projects more softly

Pick Prime Instinct if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that projects more strongly