Africa
AXEEau de Toilette equivalent1995
Side by side
Africa vs. Roma (Eau de Toilette)
Roma (Eau de Toilette) wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Africa | Roma (Eau de Toilette) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette equivalent | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1995 | 1988 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Africa
Vanilla
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Powdery
Roma (Eau de Toilette)
Citrus
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Pink GrapefruitMintSicilian BergamotBlackcurrantHyacinth
Heart
Geranium
CarnationJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskBalsamic Notes
MyrrhAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmossSingapore PatchouliCivetMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Africa | Roma (Eau de Toilette) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Roma feels like standing in a Roman piazza at midday. The citrus and herbal opening is brisk and confident, but the drydown with its sandalwood and oakmoss is where this fragrance earns its status.Roma (Eau de Toilette)