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AXE Africa vs Mandarina Duck Pure Black

AXE Africa and Mandarina Duck Pure Black compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

AfricaAXE19953.8★
85% alikevs
Pure BlackMandarina Duck20094.3★

The difference in plain words

Africa and Pure Black are very similar; both have Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Africa leans more amber, while Pure Black leans white floral. Pure Black is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingPure Black
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAfrica
More of a night scentPure Black

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Africa ● Pure Black
VanillaCitrusWoodySweetPowderyFresh SpicyWarm SpicyAmber
Both share: Bergamot · Tonka Bean · Vanilla · Sandalwood
Only in Africa: Mandarin Orange · Geranium · Egyptian Balsam · Cedar · Musk
Only in Pure Black: Tangerine · Pepper · African Orange Flower · Tiare Flower · Virginia Cedar

Community votes

Africa ← · → Pure Black
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Pure Black +8
46
54
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
39
39
Price valueAfrica +4
85
81
Night-nessPure Black +16
38
54
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Africa profile →Pure Black profile →