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Black by AXE

Black

7.4179Typically ~$8

Opens on watermelon, settles into a cedar-aquatic base. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

AquaticWoodySpicyCitrusFruity

Scent profile

Top notes

Watermelon Pear Mandarin Orange Bergamot

Heart notes

Cardamon Freesia

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

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Winter

70%

Spring

100%

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Fall

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Night

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Where

Office

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Casual

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Date

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Club

59%

Formal

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Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

70%