Musk by AXE
Men 1983
Description
AXE Musk is an oriental fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 1983, the nose behind this composition is Ann Gottlieb. The top notes reveal lavender, green notes, and lime; the heart unfolds carnation, rose, and jasmine; while the base notes settle on musk, precious woods, and amber.
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In the collection
Leading answer I owned it
175 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
112 votes
Season
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126 votes
Time of day
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74 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Musk
AXE Musk is an oriental fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 1983, the nose behind this composition is Ann Gottlieb. The top notes reveal lavender, green notes, and lime; the heart unfolds carnation, rose, and jasmine; while the base notes settle on musk, precious woods, and amber.
Flowers Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
57 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
64 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
41 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
38 votes
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Community reviews
9 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
The musk is pure fire—super sensual and straight to the point. Reminds me of Avon’s Wild Country but taken to an animalistic extreme; it triggers my pheromones instantly.
The musk is super sensual and aphrodisiac, at least that’s how I feel. It’s like Avon’s Wild Country taken to an extreme animal level; it wakes up my pheromones.
Very musky, youthful, and classic vibe. I tried it and it’s almost identical to Avon’s Musk, an unbeatable classic.
I’m obsessed, though I don’t see it as very masculine; more unisex. The musk dominates with a powdery touch; the heart and dry-down are barely noticeable, maybe just a hint of lavender. The musk hits from the very first second and stays super linear until it fades.
Watch out for this one: my boyfriend bought this Axe, and it smells like household insecticide ☠️. Terrible taste, nothing like what they claim.
To be completely honest, my boyfriend bought this Axe and it just smells like household insecticide when he wears it ☠️☠️. Terrible taste.
I love this musk; the geranium is front and center with a touch of rose, but the king is definitely the musk. It feels powdery and tender, like baby fragrances but only a faint memory. Brides have complimented me wearing this, which is rare. It smells hot and spicy, lasts forever, and since it’s cheap, I can spray it freely. It’s one of my favorite Axe scents. My brother-in-law used to wear it when I was a kid, and I hated it; now I’m a total musk fanatic. I hope they never discontinue it—I even have a backup bottle in my collection. Very sensual; it reminds me of a man’s clean sweat with testosterone.
I know it has its fans; in Argentina, it became so popular that many people are afraid to try other musks because Axe Musk is the benchmark. In my opinion, even though it’s musky, the floral tone is incredible, and a benzoin/vanilla base smooths it out, leaving hints of Old Spice.
A true classic among men’s deodorants! 95% of people have smelled it. It’s safe, doesn’t stand out, but it delivers. Smells like musk with prominent woods and amber. Lasts up to 10 hours on skin and lingers—brutal for a deodorant. Moderate projection at first, then lower, but the performance is outstanding. It’s different from any EDP or EDT; almost no evolution is needed. Very versatile, ideal for going out at night. Can’t be without it in your wardrobe.