The Perfume Library

Signature - Oud Wood & Dark Vanilla

6.7

Axe · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Axe Signature - Oud Wood & Dark Vanilla is a masculine scent whose sweet, gourmand base is wrapped in spice and smoke. It opens lightly spicy and fresh with coriander, mandarin orange and black pepper. Clary sage absolute and nutmeg form the heart, while oud, vanilla, patchouli and tobacco settle into a woody, creamy, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. It fits everyday wear as well as evenings and reads as masculine. Lalique Noir Premier - Or Intemporel 1888 and The Dua Brand Cumbria have a close profile.

Dark Temptation (Eau de Toilette)

5.5

Axe · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Toilette

Axe Dark Temptation Eau de Toilette is a sweet, gourmand-leaning men's scent that suits autumn and winter days best. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak. Most voters wear it for leisure, evenings and daily use, and pick autumn first, then winter and spring. It reads modern and masculine. It opens fruity and lightly spicy with cherry, pear, coriander and ginger. Red pepper, sage and basil keep the heart spicy, and the base turns warm and sweet with vanilla, chocolate, amber and cream. The overall feel is synthetic, sweet and fruity.

Urban - Tobacco & Amber / Cacao & Amber

7.0

Axe · 2016

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Axe Urban - Tobacco & Amber / Cacao & Amber is a sweet, spicy men's scent that leans towards fall and winter days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and evenings out, and voters mostly read it as masculine and modern. It opens with ginger, lime, lavender and lemon for a lively start. In the heart, tobacco, vanilla, coconut and tonka bean turn it gourmand and creamy. The base of musk, labdanum, amber and Siam benzoin leaves a resinous, smoky warmth.

Alaska

6.1

Axe · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Alaska is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Grapefruit and bergamot build the citrus side, while pineapple and melon add a fruity sweetness on top. Aquatic and green accords keep it airy, and lavender, jasmine, sandalwood and amber leave a light woody, spicy base underneath. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer; daily wear, leisure and sport lead, and evening is rarely chosen. It reads masculine and modern. Aigner Clear Day for Men and Adidas Team Force have a close profile.

Excite (Eau de Toilette)

6.4

Axe · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Axe Excite Eau de Toilette is a gourmand men's fragrance where fresh and sweet accords sit side by side, and it suits leisure time and everyday wear. The top opens fresh with aquatic notes, citrus notes, green leaves and pear. In the heart, caramel, coconut and marshmallow bring sweetness, while black pepper and ginger add a spicy edge. The base settles on hazelnut, vanilla, amber and cedarwood, a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in spring, fall and winter, with leisure and daily use leading the occasions. Most describe it as masculine and modern. Gianfranco Ferré L'Uomo and Jaguar Stance have a close profile.

Africa / Kilo

7.0

Axe · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Axe Africa / Kilo is a fresh, citrusy men's scent with a sweet, woody backbone, and it sits closest to everyday wear. 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.

Musk / Moschus / Wild Musk

4.9

Axe · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Axe Musk / Moschus / Wild Musk is a men's fragrance that pairs a sweet, floral musk with a fresh, woody and faintly smoky edge. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring following behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with green notes, lime and lavender for a fresh start. Rose, jasmine and carnation in the heart add a soft, lightly spicy floral touch. The base of musk, amber and precious woods settles it into a sweet, woody, slightly animalic finish. Montale Intense Roses Musk and Jōvan Musk for Men (Cologne) have a close profile.

Adrenaline - Iced Musk & Ginger

5.7

Axe · 2016

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Axe Adrenaline - Iced Musk & Ginger is a fresh, fruity and sweet scent built on a woody base, made for men. It opens with cypress and bell pepper, while fig, pear and tomato leaf in the heart add a fruity but slightly green tone. The base of vetiver, musk, palm tree wood, cedarwood and amber settles it into a woody, mildly sweet finish. A spicy and synthetic side runs through the accords. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as weak, so it suits light, everyday wear. It reads masculine. Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace for Him and Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt have a close profile.

Apollo (2012)

5.5

Axe · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

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

Black (Eau de Toilette)

5.9

Axe · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette

Axe Black Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, fruity opening of watermelon, pear and mandarin orange against a cedarwood and patchouli base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters wear it in summer and spring, for daily use, sport and leisure. Watermelon, pear, mandarin orange and bergamot open fresh, citrusy and lightly sweet. Freesia and cardamom add a little spice in the heart, while musk, cedarwood and patchouli settle it onto a woody base. Aquatic and synthetic tones keep the overall feel cool.

Gold Temptation

7.0

Axe · 2014

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Axe Gold Temptation is a fruity, gourmand men's scent that opens with bergamot and pear and turns sweet with chocolate, vanilla and amber. Bergamot, pear and basil give a fresh start. Cardamom, ginger and pepper bring spice to the heart. The base leans on chocolate, vanilla, suede and amber, with cedarwood and musk adding a woody, slightly powdery, leathery footing. The overall impression is sweet and synthetic. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and leisure time, and is also worn for nights out. Axe Dark Temptation and Lattafa Ramz Lattafa (Silver) have a close profile.

Pulse

5.4

Axe · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Axe Pulse is a fresh, green men's fragrance that suits spring and fall and everyday wear; it has been discontinued. Lavender opens it, with jasmine and basil in the heart and sandalwood underneath. Citrus and fresh accords lead, joined by a green, spicy edge. The sandalwood dries it down to a woody, faintly sweet base, with a synthetic touch in the background. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as weak, so it reads as a light, simple daily scent. Most votes go to spring and fall, then summer, and daily wear, leisure and sport are the settings it leans towards. Azzaro Azzaro Sport and Mexx Mexx Man (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Peace (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Axe · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Axe Peace Eau de Toilette is a fresh men's scent that softens bright citrus with violet and a fruity sweetness. It opens with bergamot, yuzu, satsuma and lemon zest, while violet leaf adds a faint green edge. The heart is led by violet and apricot nectar, with nutmeg bringing a spicy touch. The base of amber, cedarwood and musk settles it into a woody, sweet finish, with a synthetic feel running underneath. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin, though these ratings rest on only a few votes. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Blue) and Jil Sander Sun Men (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Anarchy / Attract for Him (Eau de Toilette)

5.4

Axe · 2012

Fresh · Aquatic · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Axe Anarchy / Attract for Him (Eau de Toilette) is a men's fragrance that sets the fruity freshness of kumquat, apple and blueberry against the dry green of cedar leaf and lavender. It opens with kumquat, apple, blueberry and pomegranate, giving a fresh, aquatic and sweet fruit impression. In the heart, cedar leaf, lavender, sage and violet soften that fruitiness. The base of white amber, sandalwood and coumarin dries down woody and gourmand-sweet, with spicy and chypre touches in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of ratings is small. Its fresh, synthetic character suits light everyday wear. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Infinite and Gisada Ambassador for Men have a close profile.

Marine

6.1

Axe · 1989

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Axe Marine is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance that opens on petitgrain and calone. The top holds petitgrain, calone, aldehydes, vervain and Spanish lemon, giving a clean, bright start. Clary sage, rosemary, geranium and iris in the heart bring floral, green and lightly spicy touches. The base of white musk, oakmoss, cedar, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a woody footing, with a synthetic edge running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It is positioned as a masculine scent. Lorenzo Pazzaglia Black Sea and Acqua di Portofino Sail have a close profile.

Oriental / Dark Oriental

6.8

Axe · 1987

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Instinct (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Axe · 2008

Fresh · Spicy · Woody

Eau de Toilette

Axe Instinct Eau de Toilette is a male fragrance that pairs a fresh feel with a spicy, woody and smoky character. The notes are leather, pink pepper and pepper. The fresh accord cools the spice, while leathery and earthy accords settle the scent onto a woody base. A smoky edge sits quietly behind the pepper. Its longevity is moderate, though that judgement rests on only a few votes. It has a masculine profile and has been discontinued. Hermès Bel Ami Vétiver and Memo Paris Irish Leather (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Air

5.5

Axe · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Air is a fresh men's fragrance that pairs a bright opening of mint, yuzu and grapefruit with a spicy heart of ginger and white pepper; it has been discontinued. Mint, yuzu and grapefruit lead at the start, and the citrus and aquatic accords give it a cooling feel. In the heart, ginger, white pepper and cardamom add spice, while green and synthetic accords round out the freshness. The base of cedar, musk and sandalwood settles it onto a lightly woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted, so that reading is tentative. With its light, fresh build it suits warm weather and everyday wear, and it reads masculine. Hugo Boss Hugo XY (Eau de Toilette) and Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic have a close profile.

Twist (Eau de Toilette)

5.3

Axe · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Axe Twist Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and fruity men's scent built around red apple, yuzu and lime; it has been discontinued. The top notes are red apple, yuzu, lime and kaffir lime leaf, which give a sharp, bright, green first impression. In the heart, nectarine, coconut water and freesia sweeten it and add a soft floral touch, while white pepper and suede bring a slight dryness to the freshness. The base settles on cedarwood, sandalwood and lime wood, giving it a woody footing. Overall the profile is young and fresh with a synthetic edge. Vera Wang Embrace - Green Tea and Pear Blossom and Hugo Boss Hugo Jeans have a close profile.

Click / Clix (Eau de Toilette)

5.1

Axe · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Axe Click / Clix Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent in which orange, apple and bergamot lead. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it suits those who want something light and casual. With few votes, this rating is not conclusive. It opens with orange, apple, cranberry, pineapple and mandarin orange, a fruity, sweet brightness that ginger and marine notes cool down. The heart holds rhubarb, green notes and pepper, while moss, sandalwood and amber give the base a light woody footing. A floral touch and a synthetic feel run alongside.

Gravity

5.0

Axe · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Axe Gravity is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around raisin, lychee and grapefruit, and it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and fades fairly soon. Few people have rated it, so that picture is tentative. It reads as a men's fragrance. It opens with raisin, lychee and grapefruit, a fruity brightness. In the heart, birch, ginger and sandalwood add a green, woody edge. Musk and amber leave a soft base, while the aquatic, fresh character runs throughout.

Apollo (1998) (Aftershave)

7.2

Axe · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Axe Apollo is a fresh, citrusy aftershave for men, a green and floral fougère with a lightly synthetic edge. It has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated weak, so expect to reapply through the day, though the number of votes is small and this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. The notes read as a single whole: violet, fougère notes and woody notes. A fresh, citrusy feel leads, softened by green and floral tones, while fruity, spicy and creamy touches stay in the background. The fougère character on a woody frame leaves a clean, dry and simple impression. Fabergé Irium (Eau de Toilette) and Avon Urban Edge have a close profile.

Black Vanilla

6.7

Axe

Citrus · Sweet · Spicy

Axe Black Vanilla is a woody, spicy fragrance for men that sets the brightness of citrus on a sweet, creamy vanilla base. The scent stays in a soft, sweet register from start to finish. Vanilla leads throughout and gives it a creamy, oriental warmth. Orange lifts that sweetness slightly, and the citrus accord keeps the whole from turning heavy. Sandalwood adds a quiet woody depth in the background, while the spicy accord brings a faint edge. The result is sugary without being flat, with a warm character.

Axe · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette