AXE Black
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aquatic and ozonic. Watermelon and pear at the top, cardamon and freesia in the middle and cedar and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Black notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at AXE Black
AXE is the house behind Black.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aquatic side keeps it clean and easy.
More from AXE
This house has 27 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Collision Leather & Cookies, Gold Oud Wood and Dark Vanilla unisex and Excite.
How long Black stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Dior Fahrenheit lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Black sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit spreads further.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in summer. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are summer, fall, winter and spring. If you need something for spring, Shiseido Zen is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2013 and 2024.
If you like Black, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Shiseido Zen (5 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (6 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Sunset Hour (6 shared notes) and Sarah Jessica Parker Variety (5 shared notes).
More questions
What kind of scent is Black?
A scent built on aquatic and ozonic.
Can women wear Black?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.