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    Roma (Eau de Toilette) vs. Africa

    Very similar
    Africa by AXE bottle

    Africa

    AXE
    Eau de Toilette equivalent1995
    New comparison

    Roma (Eau de Toilette) wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Roma (Eau de Toilette) vs. Africa
    Roma (Eau de Toilette)Africa
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette equivalent
    Launched19881995
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerAnnick MenardoAnn Gottlieb
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Roma (Eau de Toilette)

    Citrus
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Vanilla

    Africa

    Vanilla
    Woody
    Citrus
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink GrapefruitMintSicilian BergamotBlackcurrantHyacinth
    Mandarin OrangeBergamot
    Heart
    CarnationJasmineRoseLily of the Valley
    Geranium
    Base
    MyrrhAmberVanillaSandalwoodOakmossSingapore PatchouliCivetMusk
    VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskBalsamic Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Roma (Eau de Toilette) vs. Africa
    Roma (Eau de Toilette)Africa
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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)
    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