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Ted BakerEau de Toilette2002
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M vs. Africa
Is M better than Africa?
Africa rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskTonka Bean
woodyaromaticamberfresh spicysweetpowderyvanilla
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between M and Africa?
| M | Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette equivalent |
| Launched | 2002 | 1995 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Ann Gottlieb |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do M and Africa smell?
M
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Africa
Vanilla
Woody
Citrus
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do M and Africa share?
Top
Musk
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CorianderFir ResinGuaiac WoodAmber
Geranium
Base
VetiverTonka Bean
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskBalsamic Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Fir ResinGuaiac Wood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
VanillaTonka Bean
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do M and Africa work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, M or Africa?
| M | Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about M and 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
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
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