33 community ratings

Apollo (2012)

2012MenModern

5.5/ 10

Community score
33 ratings

Axe Apollo is a fresh, woody men's scent that opens on mandarin orange, quince and clary sage and settles onto vetiver and sandalwood.

Compare

Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.0 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 21% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Apollo (2012) smell like?

The opening is citrusy and fruity, with quince softening the mandarin. At the heart, geranium, lavender, iris and violet leaf add a green, lightly spicy edge. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, cashmere wood, moss and amber gives it a woody footing, while aquatic and synthetic touches keep the overall feel clean and modern.

Longevity is rated weak and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and sport, with office use close behind. It reads masculine and modern. Franck Olivier Bamboo for Men and Cristiano Ronaldo Origins have a close profile.