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Excite by AXE

Men

Brand
AXE
Perfumer
Ann Gottlieb

Description

Excite by Axe is an aromatic fragrance for men. The nose behind this composition is Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are coconut and black pepper; heart notes are caramel and hazelnut; base note is a woody accord.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 28%
  • Spring 23%
  • Summer 19%
  • Autumn 29%
  • Day 53%
  • Night 47%

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247 votes

  • Positive 83%
  • Negative 11%
  • Neutral 6.1%
positive reviews 247 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentDay CharacterMasculine

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Leading answer I owned it

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Leading answer Autumn

312 votes

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Leading answer Day

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About Excite

Main accord coconut Gender Men Perfumer Ann Gottlieb

Excite by Axe is an aromatic fragrance for men. The nose behind this composition is Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are coconut and black pepper; heart notes are caramel and hazelnut; base note is a woody accord.

Fruits, vegetables and nuts Sweet and gourmand Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

124 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

143 votes

Character

Leading answer Leans masculine

110 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Excellent value

101 votes

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  1. Bought it because it reminded me of the Valentino deodorant; the scent similarity was surprising, though the trail and longevity aren’t the same. It’s a ‘bomb’ for anyone who doesn’t know much about perfumes. I’d recommend it 100% for the price (I paid 62MXN) and because it’s ideal for keeping in your backpack or car for convenience.

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  2. Martin35399

    What nostalgia! This fragrance fascinated me during my teenage years. Although Dark-Temptation took the crown, I found this one more exquisite. When girls got tired of that, I used it as my ‘ace in the sleeve’: soft, discreet, and sensual. The notes make perfect sense; it’s a sexy, intelligent, and masculine combination you won’t find replicated elsewhere. While other coconut perfumes are citrusy, tropical, and beachy, here the coconut blends intelligently with pepper, caramel, and hazelnuts, while the woods maintain the masculinity. Wish there were more perfumes like this.

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  3. YomiWhite

    I loved this deodorant: the longevity was incredible and the notes weren’t cloying. I’d use it again without a doubt.

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  4. YomiWhite

    I really liked this deodorant; the longevity was amazing and the notes weren’t cloying, I’d use it again.

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  5. I never thought I’d find a deodorant like this here, but it’s a gem, especially after a workout. In my case, it’s perfect for the night or cool, crisp days.

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  6. I never thought I’d see a deodorant like this, but now that I’m commenting, I feel it’s a gem, especially after a workout, which is when I use it. In my case, it fits like a glove for those situations, at night and on cool-to-cold days.

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  7. JavierSantana

    Axe Excite is a coconut perfume with gourmand nuances like marshmallow. Maybe the can suggests it as a placebo, but I like it this way: caramelized, tropical, and very milky, though not overwhelmingly sweet. I don’t see it for fall or winter. In moderate heat (around 75°F), it works great, and I imagine it’s good for daily wear or the beach if it’s not too hot. Warm autumn and spring are its best seasons. Good fragrance; among the Axe line, it’s one of the ones I’d recommend most for daytime or casual outings, though I prefer others. Blessings.

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  8. Incredible that this deodorant has such an intense trail and longevity… It’s sweet, sweet, and sweet, excellent for cold climates. It can get cloying if not used carefully, but it’s worth it for the price, especially for the caramel and nut notes that really stand out.

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  9. It’s incredible that this deodorant has such brutal trail and longevity… It smells sweet, sweet, and sweeter, excellent for cold weather. It can get cloying if you don’t use it carefully, but incredible for the price. What I feel most is the caramel and nut.

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  10. I’m going to rate the aftershave version, which is what I use, and it’s almost identical to the EDT, just without the spray. It’s a wonder; that mix of coconut and hazelnut is spectacular. I see it more as unisex, very youthful, versatile for cold or heat, but more for night than everyday. Wonderful, I used it a lot when I was a teenager. Pity that, like all Axe products, the longevity is okay but the trail is terrible; it sticks to the skin by the hour, I think someone only notices it after a hug.

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  11. I’m going to rate the aftershave version, which is what I use and smells practically the same as the EDT, just without the spray. This fragrance is a marvel; that blend of coconut and hazelnut is spectacular. I consider it more unisex, very youthful, and versatile: it works for both cold and warm climates, but I’d say it’s more for night than day. Wonderful, I used it a lot when I was a teenager. Unfortunately, like all Axe products, the longevity is decent, but the trail is very poor: by the hour, it’s skin-scent only, and I think only someone hugging you could smell it.

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  12. I didn’t notice the promised coconut; it smells like a weird cocktail of extreme sweetness, with something like tonka bean or caramel. It’s linear: if you like things super sweet, it works, it reminded me of Rochas Man right after applying. But it’s not my style; it overwhelms me for the first 30 minutes and then fades almost completely. Cheers.

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  13. The coconut and caramel smell good at first, though not very potent. It’s sweet and noticeable, generating compliments in the first two hours. Then it becomes simple; the wood appears without much trail. It meets the basics: smells good. Update: I noticed the coconut for the first three days; after that, only the pleasant caramelized sweetness remains. I had to rub my wrist to find it, and while it’s there, it has very little strength.

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  14. The coconut and caramel opening smells great, but it’s not potent; it’s sweet and draws attention for the first two hours until people ask what you’re wearing. Then it becomes simple, with a woody base and minimal sillage. It does its job: smells good in a casual way. Note: the coconut was noticeable only for the first three days. After that, the scent is sweet and caramelized without the coconut, which disappears. I had to rub my wrists to catch it, and even though it’s there, it has very little strength.

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  15. As NachoGlez says, even though it’s Axe, it smells incredible. It starts with hazelnut and caramel in the base, moderate-to-low projection, but the coconut and super subtle wood show up quickly, ideal for school. Compliment generator.

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