Fragrance Reviews by jhershaw

My nose isn't that much sensible as of real fragrance fans, but to me Axe Africa is very similar to Gaultier Le Male or Rochas Man, with heavy vanilla aroma. It's one of my favourite mass-market deodorants, with another Axe, Phoenix.

[I have only a deodorant stick, not the EdT] I bought this because of so many positive reviews here.. and I was disappointed in the beginning. I can imagine this scent at my father or even my grandfather, but not at me, not for my age. But then, the smell is very interesting, combining fresh and spicy tones, it has its depth. And besides, it gives me a feeling of being reliable and trustworthy, so I use it at my work (together with Yohji Yamamoto cologne). 3 out of 5.

It doesn't smell much oriental to me.. Actually, it reminds me more of mediterranean, bit of oil, flowers and wood (olive flower, huh?). The scent is, IMHO, very beautiful, attractive, sensual but also very straightforward, without any development, surprise and mystique in my nose, which I like about A*Men or Very Irresistible. 4 out of 5.

The opening is fresh, pleasant, not common but nor overwhelming. After few hours it dries down and turns into lighter version of A*Men (and lasts hours and hours), which I was really glad about. I will probably buy it if I see good price, because I guess that original A*Men is too heavy for my age and social status (student, 24y). 3 out of 4 stars.