Dark Temptation by AXE

Once, a university professor said I smelled like a ‘kindergarten egg.’ I was wearing Gentleman Society, so I guess it’s another distant relative of this scent.

This Axe is one of the best from my childhood. The chocolate with whipped cream smell is amazing; I always had the spray deodorant but also tried the roll-on, antiperspirant spray, and bar, since it’s the best-selling one. Plus, I have an essence and another spray because I love the Axe scent.

What is this doing here? Please, a little shame and respect. There isn’t much more to say: it smells cheap and tacky. But it wasn’t just the scent; that cheap stench was accompanied by a slap of sweat and grime. Everyone wore it after workouts and showers, turning the gym into a sewer with the mixture. The worst part is that when it finally dissipates after an hour and a half, what’s left is even worse: an amplified rancid sweat. Simply abominable.

Back in my high school days, this was mandatory, how rich it smelled…

I have it and use it as it is, a body spray deodorant xD. I like the smell, it’s awesome haha 10/10.

@mr baskerville I agree with you on olfactory fatigue; it’s a crucial point to consider. What I usually do is grab a clean t-shirt, spray my normal perfume on it, and leave it in a room. Then, I walk in and out throughout the day, even switching rooms, to truly gauge the perfume’s performance. I do this because my pH isn’t very friendly to perfumes, but it seems to work well with Axe; what luck I have.

@sisucoro Let me share that I’ve been using Pravia Hay soap bars for a long time. I can guarantee that once you open the package and place the bar in your bathroom soap dish, the scent fills the entire room intensely for several days. I’ve tried placing a fresh piece in the middle of clean clothes in drawers, and the aroma soaks in, which is a treat for the garments. I suppose the issue is complex, but a convincing explanation (or accessory) regarding the infamous olfactory fatigue would be great. Regarding the AXE Dark Temptation scent, setting aside comparisons, it also reminds me of Carolina Herrera’s Bad Boy.

I used this in my adolescence, stealing it from my brother and sometimes friends. Then I bought it myself 😂. I was young and broke… and well! I used this perfume where the chocolate scent wasn’t intense chocolate, but rather something sweet and spiced. The fruity notes and whipped cream definitely don’t exist! But, what can you expect from a deodorant used by teenagers… and some adults? (Adults: there are nicer low-cost options, seriously).

There’s an error in the product sheet; Dark Temptation launched in 2008. The bottle has mutated many times since, but in my opinion, the fragrance remains the same. It’s a potent opening of bitter chocolate with sweet fruity nuances, but I don’t feel the touted cherry… it’s just sweet. It’s very linear; the chocolate lasts throughout the life of the perfume. After the initial bitter chocolate bomb, Praliné appears with traces of a gourmet aroma that must be vanilla, but very subtle, finishing with a dry down of patchouli. This scent is the great-grandfather of all modern gourmet fragrances: 1 Million, XS Pure, Bad Boy, Versace Eros, etc., etc. It was very bold at launch, and the commercial would likely be censored today by the cannibal girls who ate the protagonist. I still use it because it has good longevity on skin and sillage for a deodorant; it’s more than worthy.

I’ve only used and known the deodorant for years; in fact, during school days, it was what I used most, coincidentally it was in fashion back then. It smells mostly of chocolate, accompanied by some vanilla touches; it’s sweet. It smells very good. Both the deodorant and antiperspirant versions work well for what they cost.

Pure chocolate. Let me tell you about the Eau de Toilette (which smells different from the deodorant). The opening is fruity, with cherry and pear mixed with a spicy hint of ginger. I don’t detect chili, basil, or sage, just that spicy ginger kick at the start that later turns sweeter. The base is gourmand with whipped cream, cocoa, and vanilla. The sweetness is balanced; it’s not a heavy candy bomb, works all year round and even after a workout. On my skin, the milk chocolate, whipped cream, and vanilla stand out, making it creamy. The patchouli is soft and fruity, while the cherry and pear persist throughout. It’s unisex, youthful, and carefree. The trail is moderate and the longevity holds up well for an EDT, around 7 hours on my skin, with the last hour staying closer to the skin. For the price, it’s a great option made to please everyone.

Simply unpleasant, generic, and lasts less than 3 hours on the skin, which is what you’d expect from a deodorant.

I find it hard to rate because I use it so much that I don’t have a first impression anymore, nor do I know if it performs better in cold or heat, since I’ve used it for everything. I’ll talk about the aftershave, which smells the same as the EDT and is cheaper, though it comes without a sprayer. It’s a warm, pleasant, chocolatey, and sweet scent without being heavy, soft, masculine, and with personality. I love it, but it has its flaws. The longevity is good, up to 6 hours, but the trail isn’t very strong, which is why I give it a ‘like’ and not a ‘love’, although it does the job. As an anecdote, my G-Shock watch always gets a bit soaked and still smells days later. In summary, it’s a ten for the price; I’ve worn it for years and never get tired of it, and my partner loves it too. But if you want to flood the room, this isn’t it.

The only one it resembles is 90% similar to Carolina Herrera’s Bad Boy. This Axe Dark Temptation lasts at most 3 or 4 hours; it’s not for use in the heat. The trail is moderate, but when applied in a closed room or house, it’s noticeable quite a bit. It serves to give you an idea of how Bad Boy smells, but this is of much lower quality.

Flawless! I love it. I bought two 150ml bottles for $3 and it smells exquisite. Just cherry and dark chocolate, and it tastes delicious. It easily lasts me 4 hours; I loved it.