
Divin Vert captures the fresh citrus opening and green herbaceous heart of Apex reasonably well, though the overall composition feels slightly thinner and less refined. The base notes are present but lack the depth and complexity that makes the original's vetiver-cedarwood foundation so compelling.
The clone exhibits noticeably shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 7-8 hours) and reduced sillage, with a slightly sharper citrus bite that doesn't evolve as gracefully into the green floral middle notes. The base feels more linear and less nuanced compared to the original's sophisticated dry-down.