Africa / Kilo
Perfumer: Ann Gottlieb
56 ratings
From your scent profile
Axe Africa / Kilo is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a sweet, woody backbone, and it sits closest to everyday wear.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 52 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Plain bottle, the real show is inside.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
59% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Africa / Kilo smell like?
Mandarin orange and bergamot open it bright and fruity. Geranium sits in the heart, and the base of vanilla, cedarwood, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk settles the sweetness onto a woody footing. A synthetic, slightly spicy edge runs through the blend.
Longevity is weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next, and daily and leisure wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Adidas Ice Dive and Versace Eros Flame have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Mandarin orange
- Bergamot
First hours
- Geranium
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Cedarwood
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Spring
- 26%Autumn
- 23%Summer
- 19%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Daytime29%
- Casual25%
- Office15%
- Sport12%
- Evening11%
- Nighttime8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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54% matchIce Dive (Eau de Toilette)
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53% matchMomentum Intense
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53% matchLa Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique
Yves Saint Laurent · 2017
51% matchEros Flame
Versace · 2018
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Last updated: October 26, 2026