AXE Apollo: released in 2013, aromatic, woody and lavender, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest AXE Apollo scent match we found is Playboy New York — 79% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $5 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best AXE Apollo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs AXE Apollo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playboy New York | 79% | about $10 (+100%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Adidas Energy Drive | 77% | about $25 (+400%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Montblanc Legend | 73% | about $45 (+800%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Encode Blue | 87% | about $15 (+200%) | 3h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Avon Exclusive in Blue | 81% | about $15 (+200%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
Shares a similar fresh and woody DNA, offering a straightforward, everyday scent profile reminiscent of the AXE Apollo experience.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords with AXE Apollo, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 620 community ratings.
Provides a crisp, energetic, and aromatic vibe that aligns well with the fresh-spicy and woody structure of AXE Apollo.
It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with AXE Apollo, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 201 community ratings.
While more refined, it shares the same aromatic, lavender-forward, and woody backbone that defines the character of AXE Apollo.
It shares its fruity, aromatic and lavender accords with AXE Apollo, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 8,358 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the fresh, aromatic, and woody character of AXE Apollo with a clean, modern profile that feels very familiar.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fruity accords with AXE Apollo, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 31 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that leans into the same fresh, aromatic, and slightly woody territory found in AXE Apollo.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with AXE Apollo, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 58 community ratings.
Playboy New York, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above AXE Apollo's own estimate.
Montblanc Legend, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for AXE Apollo.
Maison Alhambra Encode Blue, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Playboy Playboy New York actually costs about $10 a year MORE than AXE Apollo. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Montblanc Legend comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
AXE Apollo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.