Fragrance house

AXE

Explore 47 AXE fragrances — notes, longevity, sillage and community ratings, matched to how you want to smell. The house dates from 1983.

Cedar and musk sit at the base of this house's profile, giving its scents a dry, woody grounding that carries through most releases. These materials are paired with amber to create a warm, slightly sweet foundation that defines the overall character. The compositions are built on fresh spicy and aromatic accords, which keep the heavier base notes from feeling too dense.

On the skin, these fragrances tend to feel brisk and powdery, with citrus notes often appearing alongside the dominant woods. The result is a clean, masculine leaning presence that relies on familiar contrasts between sharp spice and soft amber. Dark Temptation is one example of how these elements come together in a single release.