Apex

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Apex

Fragrance World · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2023

≈ $35 · 3.4oz · approx. retail

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Apex is Fragrance World's inspired-by take on Penhaligon's The Blazing Mr. Sam, opening with cardamom and cinnamon over a spicy black pepper, cumin, and saffron heart. A tobacco, vanilla, and patchouli base gives it a warm, smoky, long-lasting finish for cold-weather wear.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEvening

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