AXE 1989 Body Spray

M £ Statement

Marine

by Ann Gottlieb

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AXE Marine is a body spray launched in 1989, created by Ann Gottlieb. Marine opens with Lemon, Petitgrain, Lemon Verbena, and Calone, settles into a heart of Iris, Geranium, Rosemary, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. AXE's Marine carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and subject to reformulation woes, Axe Marine is a cheap and cheerful throwback. Some find it a synthetic scrubber, others a nostalgic, robust aquatic. For the price, it's a solid, if dated, warm-weather hit.
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Marine Body Spray 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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate performance and fresh, somewhat loud character make it best suited for casual, daytime wear, especially in summer. It's too informal and potentially synthetic-smelling for office or formal settings, but its clean vibe works for active, casual scenarios.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

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

A potent blast of aldehydes and bright lemon verbena kicks things off, delivering a distinctly old-school freshness. This aquatic opening is quickly followed by an aromatic heart of geranium and clary sage, lending a green, slightly spicy edge. The dry down settles into a classic masculine base of oakmoss, cedar, and a clean musk, echoing the robust, fougere-like scents of the late 80s and early 90s. It’s an undeniable scent memory for many.

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