Axe Dark Temptation / Lynx Dark Temptation by Axe / Lynx, 2008

Axe Dark Temptation is, in my opinion the best Axe Fragrance.
From what I remember, I bought this fragrance when I was 12, close to 13 or so.
When I first sprayed this I was like "WOW !". I was VERY young back then, and I didn't know that chocolate can be put in a fragrance. Really, it was the last thing I expected to smell (I didn't even seen the commercial).
And...you know, the first spray of Axe is the best. The chocolate just came out and hit me right in the face. After that, I started sniffing for like 2 hours. It was the best fragrance I had because, back then I didn't have any designer fragrance. I never heard about Dior, YSL, Hermes, CK or any designer fragrance before I had this.
My review of this fragrance is so good, because this particular fragrance got me in the fragrance world.Without this, I wouldn't know about Dior, Guerlain and stuff. I didn't like fragrances before. Also, it makes me remember instantly about my childhood, along with Brut, of course.
I just don't know how to explain how much I loved this fragrance. That was heaven for me 2 years ago. That was my drug. That was my poison. That was my soul.
Axe Dark Temptation has this gift of getting compliments. I just don't know how this gets SO many compliments.
Please, don't tell anyone, this is my secret: Dark Temptation is my most complimented fragrance ever. Please, be quiet ! Don't tell my friens !
I used this every day, because it was very affordable. Even my dad used to spray this ! Really, he liked this ! It was not for his age, for sure.
Aaah ! The memoryes from school, when I smelled like chocolate from 2 meters away, they overwhelm me. Sorry for being so nostalgic, but this how I am. When I smell Brut I think about my father. When I smell J'Adore I think about my mother. When I smell Dark Temptation I think about my early school years. When I hear some songs, I remember about my childhood. That's how I am. I have these memoryes allmost every day. I like that through.
It is impossible, in my opinion to wear this in school or high school or wherever you go, and not get at least a single compliment ! Try it and you will see. Maybe because it has a great projection/sillage.
Longevity: believe it or not, but this is a really long lasting fragrance. I remember being amazed how long this lasts. Today, I am even more amazed considering the fact that this is so cheap. I can buy 100 bottles if I want. Anyway, this lasts about 6 hours.This is not a joke. At it's best, Dark Temptation lasts 8 hours. It really depends on how much you sprayed. DON'T underestimate this. It can fill the whole room in a second. DON'T overspray it. You might have the sensation that you haven't sprayed enough, but, you don't want to use too much.
I must have a very fine skin through, because ALL fragrances that I have in my wardrobe last at least 8 or 10 hours. Some of them last 2 days.
I still use this fragrance today, and I always have it in my wardrobe.
About the smell, I only feel chocolate and caramel and probably vanilla. It has a synthethic feel to it through, and you can clearly feel it, and it might be upsetting.

The final thing: I, as James Marshall Hendrix award Axe Dark Temptation with:
Great Price/Quality Award/Medal/Trophie

In conclusion, Axe did a good thing with Dark Temptation, but they could have done better. If I created Dark Temptation, I would have used more natural ingradients, not synthethic ones, like in this case. I would have taken care for this fragrance not to smell synthethic. I would have launched a EDT version with a very cool looking bottle, and also, I would make the EDT very strong, lasting 2 days. I would add a clear coffe note, maybe even a subtle amber note, and also a tonka, vanilla and strawberry note. Anyway, Dark Temptation by Jimi Hendrix (2010) is more complex then the Axe version, and maybe more complex then A*Men.

Ratings: (this is kinda hard to do)
The smell: 8 (the synthethic feel is a drawdown)
Longevity: 8 (great longevity, for a deodorant)
Projection: 8 (very good projection)
Wearability: 7 (Average, because old people can not wear this, and also, considering the fact that many basenoters DO NOT wear cheap fragrances)
Compliments: 7.5 (It has a drawdown here, because many people are ashamed to say that they are wearing such a cheap fragrance, even though they feel it)
Price/Quality: 9.5 (You get more then you paid for)
Final Rating: 8 => thumbs up !

Jimi Hendrix

This review is for Dark Temptation Eau de Toilette


I have smelled both bodyspray and EdT of this; they are quite different and not surprisingly EdT is better. It is widely available here in Finland. 100ml bottle goes approx. for 12euros.


DT is a fresh spicy scent with gourmand qualities. It doesnt resemble chocolate/coffee fragrances such as A*Men and Rochas Man, but more strawberrish scents like Hanae Mori for men and Paco Rabannes Black XS.

DT does have chocolate tone to it too for sure, but it isnt that prominent at all. Quite feminine scent but sharp and slightly bitter spicy edge makes it very contemporarily masculine.

I dont know the notes/ingredients of Dark Temptation (I think there hasnt even been a release of any kind from the brand), but if I had to guess I would probably think of something like this:

Top: Bergamot, Fruity Accent, Spicy Notes
Heart: Lavender, Strawberry, Cedarwood, Fern
Base: Woods, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Chocolate



Dark temptation is not a high quality fragrance, but on the other hand, it doesnt smell any cheaper than many of its more expensive companions. It is quite strong and long lasting with surprisingly large amount of nuances. I mean, I have smelled a niche stuff that is much more linear than this.

Nice low budget juice. Not for me, though.