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    Africa vs. M

    Africa by AXE bottle

    Africa

    AXE
    Eau de Toilette equivalent1995
    Very similar
    M by Ted Baker bottle

    M

    Ted Baker
    Eau de Toilette2002
    New comparison

    Africa rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Africa vs. M
    AfricaM
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette equivalentEau de Toilette
    Launched19952002
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAnn Gottlieb—
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Africa

    Vanilla
    Woody
    Citrus
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    M

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Earthy
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeBergamot
    Musk
    Heart
    Geranium
    CorianderFir ResinGuaiac WoodAmber
    Base
    VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskBalsamic Notes
    VetiverTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Africa vs. M
    AfricaM
    Score3.5/52.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    M doesn't push. It arrives. The vetiver-to-tonka arc is a slow exhale, warm, powdery, worn close. Safe sweet musky is exactly the point. Built for the person who doesn't need the room to know they've.M

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Africa vs. M
    AfricaM
    2.7 oz—$20.29fragrancenet

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