Black
AXEEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Black vs. Boss Bottled
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 1998 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Harry Frémont, Sabine de Tscharner | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black
Aquatic
Ozonic
Citrus
Woody
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Musky
Boss Bottled
Fresh
Fruity
Leather
Amber
Vanilla
Sweet
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
WatermelonPearBergamotMandarin Orange
AppleBergamotCitrus fruitsOakmossLemonPlum
Heart
CardamomFreesia
CinnamonCloveCarnationGeraniumMahogany
Base
CedarMuskPatchouli
VanillaCedarSandalwoodOliveOlive TreeVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
AXE Black doesn't pretend to be something it's not. The citrus opening is sharp and confident, but the real story is the cedar drydown that arrives uninvited and makes itself at home.Black
It's been the baseline for 'masculine done right' since 1998, and for good reason. Fruity-sweet without being juvenile, warm without being heavy. The kind of scent that earns the word 'reliable' like.Boss Bottled
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Black | Boss Bottled | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
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