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    M vs. Africa

    M by Ted Baker bottle

    M

    Ted Baker
    Eau de Toilette2002
    Very similar
    Africa by AXE bottle

    Africa

    AXE
    Eau de Toilette equivalent1995
    New comparison

    Africa rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: M vs. Africa
    MAfrica
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette equivalent
    Launched20021995
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Ann Gottlieb
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: M vs. Africa
    MAfrica
    Score2.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

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

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