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AxeDiscontinued

Africa (EDT)

1995

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Versions Timeline

1995

Africa (Original Release)

Price Range
$60 – $65

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Ann Gottlieb

"Africa is a classic men's fragrance from Axe, introduced in 1995 and widely associated with the brand's long-running Africa line. It is built around a bright citrus opening of mandarin orange and bergamot. Geranium forms the central floral-aromatic heart, giving the composition a recognizable fougere character. The drydown combines tonka bean, vanilla, balsam, sandalwood, cedar, and musk for a warm, sweet, woody finish. Its overall style is amber-like, approachable, nostalgic, and distinctly mass-market. Africa has remained one of Axe's most culturally recognizable fragrances and continues to be strongly associated with men's grooming in the United Kingdom and other markets."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry

Moods

Confident
Warm
Energetic
Youthful
Alluring

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Night Out

Fun Facts

Africa is also marketed as Lynx Africa in some countries.

The fragrance line is described as having been born in 1995 and is one of the most commercially recognizable Axe scents.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshFougèreFloralSweetWoodyOrientalPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

mandarin orange
bergamot
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

geranium
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

tonka bean
vanilla
egyptian balsam
sandalwood
cedar
musk

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Africa is widely regarded as an iconic, nostalgic, long-running men's fragrance with strong recognition, particularly in the United Kingdom. Its citrus, geranium, vanilla, woods, and musk profile is generally viewed as straightforward, warm, crowd-pleasing, and distinctly associated with classic Axe grooming products.”

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