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    Blu vs. Africa

    Blu by Ajmal bottle

    Blu

    Ajmal
    Eau de Parfum2013
    Clearly related
    Africa by AXE bottle

    Africa

    AXE
    Eau de Toilette equivalent1995
    New comparison

    Blu wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Blu vs. Africa
    BluAfrica
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette equivalent
    Launched20131995
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Ann Gottlieb
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Blu

    Ozonic
    Aquatic
    Floral
    Citrus
    Powdery
    Woody
    Lavender
    Musky

    Africa

    Vanilla
    Woody
    Citrus
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    WatermelonBergamotLavender
    Mandarin OrangeBergamot
    Heart
    LotusJasmine
    Geranium
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodAmber
    VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskBalsamic Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Blu vs. Africa
    BluAfrica
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    There's something disarming about a men's fragrance that opens with watermelon. It sounds wrong, until it isn't. Blu commits to the fresh and fruity without ever smelling like body spray.Blu
    Axe built its name on confidence that doesn't apologize. Africa delivers exactly that: sweet, woody, and confident in a way that smells like every good decision you made before noon. Not subtle.Africa