Dark Temptation by AXE

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

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

What is this doing here? Please, a bit of shame and respect. There’s not much more to say: it smells cheap and vulgar. But it wasn’t just the scent; that cheap stench came accompanied by a slap of sweat and grime. Everyone wore it after training and showering, and the room turned into a sewer from the mixture. The worst part is that, when it finally dissipated after an hour and a half, what remained was even worse: amplified rancid sweat. Simply abominable.

In my school days this was mandatory, how rich it was…

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

@sisucoro I’ll share that I’ve been using Pravia Hay bar soap for a long time. I can assure you that once the container is opened and the bar placed in the bathroom soap dish, the scent fills the entire room intensely for several days. I’ve tried placing a fresh piece of the bar among clean clothes in the drawers, and the aroma permeates them, which is delightful for the garments. I suppose the issue is complex, but a convincing explanation (or accessory) for the oft-maligned olfactory fatigue would be welcome. Regarding the AXE Dark Temptation scent, allowing for some distance, it also reminds me of Carolina Herrera’s Bad Boy.

@mr baskerville I agree with you about olfactory fatigue; it’s an important factor to consider. What I usually do is take a clean T-shirt, apply my usual perfume, and leave it in a room. Then I enter and exit at different times, even changing 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.

I used it during my teenage years, stealing it from my brother and sometimes from some friends. Later, I bought it myself 😂. I was young and broke… and well! I used this perfume where the chocolate scent… didn’t smell like intense chocolate. Rather, it was something sweet and spiced; from the start, the fruity notes and whipped cream don’t exist! But, what can you expect from a deodorant used by teenagers… and some adults? (Adults: there are cuter low-cost options, for real).

There’s an error in the product fiche; Dark Temptation was launched in 2008. Since then, the packaging has mutated many times, 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 renowned cherry… it’s just sweet. It’s very linear; the chocolate persists throughout the perfume’s life. After the initial burst of bitter chocolate, the Praliné appears with traces of a gourmet aroma, presumably 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 surely be censored nowadays by the cannibalistic girls who ate the protagonist. I still use it because it has good fixation on the 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 at that time. It smells largely of chocolate, with some vanilla touches accompanying the blend; it’s sweet. It smells very nice. 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 the chilli, basil, or sage, just that initial spicy whisper of ginger which then becomes sweeter. The base is gourmand with whipped cream, cocoa, and vanilla. The sweetness is balanced; it’s not a heavy bonbon, suitable for all seasons and after sport. 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, cheerful, and relaxed. The sillage is moderate and the longevity is good for an EDT, around seven hours on my skin, with the final hour staying closer to the skin. For the price, it’s a good option made to please everyone.

Smells very sweet of chocolate with a light touch of vanilla, ideal for pairing with tobacco or vanilla perfumes. Unlike others in the line, it doesn’t degrade as much in the heat. Due to its strength, it could overpower the perfume you’re wearing if it’s not potent. It’s designed for cold seasons.

I find it hard to rate because I use it so much I have no first impression and don’t know if it performs better in cold or heat, as 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 spray nozzle. It’s a warm, pleasant, chocolatey, and sweet scent without being heavy, soft, masculine, and with personality. I love it, but it has its drawbacks. The longevity is good, up to six hours, but the sillage isn’t very good, so I give it a ‘like’ rather than a ‘love’, although it does the job. Anecdote: my G-Shock watch always gets a bit damp and keeps smelling for days afterwards. In summary, it’s a ten for the price; I’ve worn it for years without getting tired of it, and my partner loves it. But if you want to flood the room, this isn’t it.

The best cheap fragrance that exists.

Impeccable! I love it. I bought two 150ml bottles for three dollars and it smells exquisite. Just cherry and dark chocolate, nothing else, and it tastes delicious. It easily lasts four hours on me; I loved it.