Roja Dove Apex: released in 2022, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Roja Dove Apex dupe we found is Dior Sauvage Elixir — 79% match, about $230 (estimate) versus about $635 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Roja Dove Apex dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Roja Dove Apex | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dior Sauvage Elixir | 79% | about $230 (−64%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Halston Z14 | 76% | about $20 (−97%) | 6h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Ralph Lauren Polo Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum | 76% | about $50 (−92%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 74% | about $25* (−96%) | 7h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Tom Ford Italian Cypress | 80% | about $250* (−61%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Shares the bold, spicy, and woody density of Roja Dove Apex, leaning into a similarly intense and commanding masculine profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Roja Dove Apex, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 18,181 community ratings.
Features a classic mossy, woody, and leathery dryness that touches upon the traditional structure underlying Roja Dove Apex.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Roja Dove Apex, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,015 community ratings.
Employs a prominent herbal and patchouli backbone reminiscent of the earthy forest floor facets in Roja Dove Apex.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Roja Dove Apex, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,010 community ratings.
Leans into a warm, spicy, and ambery territory that provides a similarly heavy and long-lasting presence on skin.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and woody accords with Roja Dove Apex, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 13,211 community ratings.
Showcases a dense coniferous cypress and balsamic profile closely aligned with the woody heart of Roja Dove Apex.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Roja Dove Apex, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,290 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Halston Z14, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Roja Dove Apex.
Dior Sauvage Elixir, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Roja Dove Apex.
Tom Ford Italian Cypress, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Roja Dove Apex itself sells from $197.39 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Dior Sauvage Elixir saves you about $590 a year against Roja Dove Apex. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Dior Sauvage Elixir (9.4h) — 1 of 5.
Roja Dove Apex notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.