AXE Black: released in 2015, aquatic, ozonic and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest AXE Black dupe we found is Antonio Banderas King of Seduction — 83% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best AXE Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs AXE Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Banderas King of Seduction | 83% | about $15 (+50%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | AXE Apollo | 81% | about $5 (−50%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Hugo Boss Hugo Dark Blue | 77% | about $25 (+150%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Encode Blue | 87% | about $15 (+50%) | 3h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Eudora Diva Absoluta | 79% | about $15 (+50%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Offers a clean, fruity, and aquatic experience that aligns well with the refreshing vibe found in AXE Black.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fruity accords with AXE Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,101 community ratings.
Maintains the signature aromatic and fresh DNA of the brand while providing a similar clean, everyday scent profile.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fruity accords with AXE Black, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 287 community ratings.
Features a similar blend of citrus and spicy notes that captures the ozonic and woody essence of the reference.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with AXE Black, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 2,849 community ratings.
Shares a similar aquatic and aromatic character that feels familiar to the crisp, modern profile of AXE Black.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with AXE Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 31 community ratings.
Presents a balanced aromatic and woody structure that echoes the versatile, masculine energy of AXE Black.
It shares its woody, citrus and sweet accords with AXE Black, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 88 community ratings.
AXE Apollo, at about $5 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than AXE Black.
Eudora Diva Absoluta, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for AXE Black.
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 — Antonio Banderas King of Seduction actually costs about $5 a year MORE than AXE Black. 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. Eudora Diva Absoluta comes closest at 5.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
AXE Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.