Parfum Extreme

The Apex

The pinnacle. Peace and comfort, from frankincense, myrrh and nard.

The pinnacle of the house, built on sacred frankincense, myrrh and nard. A fragrance of peace and comfort, composed to bring calm to a world of noise, and the founder’s own personal signature.

$290.00

Crafted & bottled
in Accra, Ghana

Worn by Icons,
Loved Globally

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The Composition

The Top

A bright, almost aquatic-fruity opening — pineapple and rum over a salty freshness.

LONGEVITY 72h fabric · 24h skin
SILLAGE Enormous
BEST WORN Day/Night
SEASON Best for all weather

The Inspiration

Peace, drawn out of the chaos.

The Apex was composed as a beacon of calm in a turbulent world. Its story imagines an apocalypse under a burning sky, and two robed holy men who step from the flames carrying frankincense, myrrh and nard, a sacred scent so comforting it draws frightened people from hiding and stills even the wild beasts. Where the fragrance passes, the smoke clears and the land begins to grow again.

Hand-composed and finished in Accra, it draws on ancient materials revered across history to create an aura of tranquillity and solace. This is the house at its pinnacle, and the founder’s own personal favourite: dominance, confidence and peace, all at once.

In Motion

How to Wear It

The Ritual

Build from the base

The resins reward a couple of well-placed sprays on pulse points.

Let it calm

Give the frankincense and myrrh time to settle into their serene drydown.

Wear it as your signature

Versatile enough for day or night, all year round.

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Reviews

3 of 14

Verified purchase

Loved It!

Prince PenieJuly 20, 2026

Verified purchase

Well, I would say they smell good. I liked it and I've been getting a lot of compliments lately.

Charles DukaniJuly 3, 2026

Verified purchase

I just have to share this — ever since I got the Apex, the compliments have been wild, Charlie!
I recently met this lady and visited her twice. Over the weekend, we met again and shared a hug. She said, “You always smell so good. Even after you leave, your scent lingers it’s on my pillow, my bed, everywhere.”

At the office too, my divisional head asked, “Do you have a new perfume collection? You’ve been smelling really nice lately. What fragrance is that?”
I replied, “Apex by Maison Yussif.”
And he went, “Oh, that guy!”
In my head, I was just like yeah, that guy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ my confidence alone Charlie I walk into every space with vim cos I know how nice I smell 💯💯💯

SamuelNovember 10, 2025

The Perfumer

Why I made this

I built The Apex out of the oldest sacred materials I know, frankincense, myrrh and nard, the ones people have burned for calm and comfort for thousands of years. I wanted a scent that could quiet a room full of noise and fear. This one is the pinnacle of everything I've learned, and the fragrance I reach for myself. It is peace, bottled.

meiZongoJnr

Yusif meizongo Jnr

Founder & master perfumer

Before you buy

Questions, answered

What makes it the perfumer's favourite?

Yusif Meizongo Jr. cites its dominance, confidence and presence. It's his personal pick.

Is it a fresh or a resinous scent?

Both: bright and fruity up top, sacred and resinous (frankincense, myrrh, nard) at the base.

When can I wear it?

It's versatile: day or night, across seasons.

Is it unisex?

Listed for men, but the resin-rose profile wears unisex.

How far does it project?

Enormous. It leaves a trail of roughly 20 to 40 feet as you pass by.

Authentic & Original

Composed in-house by an IPF-certified perfumer.

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We ship to all countries around the world

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48 hours on unopened bottles.

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