Axis Passion
How it smells
It smells mostly vanilla and powdery. Bergamot and Amalfi lemon at the top, tuberose and rose in the middle and vanilla and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Passion 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 Axis Passion
Axis is the house behind Passion.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jil Sander Sun and Al Rehab Choco Musk but less than Lancôme Variety.
The style of Passion
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by powdery and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and powdery smells and notes like tuberose and vanilla. Less obvious notes include red apple, peach and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Lancôme Variety is a lighter match.
Is Passion long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Jil Sander Sun and Al Rehab Choco Musk last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Axis
The house has 3 perfumes here, led by Winner and Elegant.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Lancôme Variety is a better fit.
If you like Passion, try these
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander Sun (7 shared notes), Al Rehab Choco Musk (8 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (7 shared notes) and Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Slava Zaitsev Maroussia starts from €19.
Questions people ask
Does Passion project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did Passion come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.