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Axe

Black (EDT)

2015

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Versions Timeline

2015

Black EDT (Original Release)

Price Range
$19 – $40

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Ann Gottlieb

"Axe Black EDT is a men’s woody-aromatic eau de toilette released in 2015 and positioned as a fresher, cleaner, more restrained style within the Axe/Lynx portfolio. Its scent profile centers on juicy fruity-citrus notes in the opening, a light spicy-floral heart, and a soft woody-musky base. Across major fragrance sources, it is consistently described as fresh, fruity, citrusy, slightly sweet, and synthetic in a modern mass-market way. The composition is often compared in feel to mainstream blue/fresh designer fragrances, but interpreted in a more affordable and casual format. Overall, its DNA is clean, easygoing, youthful, and versatile rather than dense or highly complex."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Humid
Mild
Hot

Moods

Fresh
Confident
Playful
Youthful

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel

Fun Facts

Axe Black is sold under the Lynx name in some markets such as the UK, Ireland, and Australia.

Fragrantica credits perfumer Ann Gottlieb as the nose behind Axe Black.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/4h
Top Notes
1x
FruityCitrusFreshAquaticSpicyFloralSyntheticWoodyPowderySweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–36m

watermelon
pear
bergamot
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

36m–1h 48m

cardamom
freesia
Base Notes

1h 48m–4h

cedar
musk
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
40%

Short (2-4h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User and community feedback describes Axe Black EDT as a pleasant, affordable fresh-fruity fragrance with a shampoo-clean, easy-to-wear character. Reviewers commonly mention a crisp opening, soft woody drydown, and a mainstream designer-like vibe for the price. The main criticism is weak to modest performance, with longevity and projection generally seen as below average to average. Overall sentiment is that it is decent, versatile, and good value, especially for casual daytime wear.”

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