Africa
AXEEau de Toilette equivalent1995
Side by side
Africa vs. D Red
D Red wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Africa | D Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette equivalent | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1995 | 2024 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb | Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Africa
Vanilla
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Powdery
D Red
Lavender
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Blood Grapefruit
Heart
Geranium
Lavender
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskBalsamic Notes
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Africa | D Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Lavender in a men's fragrance always splits people, too herbal, too medicinal, too much like your grandfather's aftershave. But here it earns its place as the bridge between grapefruit and sandalwood.D Red