AXE 1983 Body Spray

M £ Statement

Musk

by Ann Gottlieb

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AXE Musk is a body spray launched in 1983, created by Ann Gottlieb. Musk opens with Green Notes, Lime, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. AXE's Musk carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly divisive blast from the past: some love this old-school powdery musk for its retro charm, others find it headache-inducing. It's not your typical Axe.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Powdery
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Masculine
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Musk 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its year-round versatility, make it suitable for casual wear or a relaxed date. The 'old-school' and potentially 'headache-inducing' nature from some reviews might make it less ideal for formal or office settings.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Opening with a brisk, green freshness of lime and lavender, this fragrance quickly settles into a floral heart of rose, jasmine, and carnation. The traditional floral notes are enveloped by a significant powdery musk, underpinned by warm amber and woody notes, giving it a classic, somewhat barbershop feel.

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