AXE 2015 EDT

M £ Favourite

Black

by Ann Gottlieb

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AXE Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Ann Gottlieb. Black opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Watermelon, and Pear, settles into a heart of Freesia and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. AXE's Black carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a surprisingly decent mass-market offering that punches above its weight. It's often compared to designer scents and has a clean, fruity appeal, though some find it a bit too generic. A solid pick if you're not a fragrance snob.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Cozy
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Black Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean profile and moderate sillage make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. Its poor longevity makes it less ideal for dates or formal events, but it works well for sport due to its 'fresh-out-of-the-shower' feel.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, juicy burst of watermelon and pear, softened by a hint of citrusy mandarin and bergamot. The heart introduces a subtle floral freshness from freesia, spiced up with a whisper of cardamom. It settles into a clean, woody base of cedar and musk, rounded out with a touch of earthy patchouli, leaving a fresh-out-of-the-shower vibe.

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