Apollo

I absolutely love this, by far my absolute favorite Axe ever, on par with Axe Touch (which never should have been discontinued.) It's essentially Abercrombie and Fitch Fierce but with more Mandarin and Sage. I just wanted to chip in my two cents: Bod Most Wanted is very similar and equally amazing, it emphasizes more Rose and Amber, and leaves out the other notes completely. If you buy it, only buy the liquid spray version, never get the propellant can (it smells way too artificial.) So for anyone who loves Apollo, Bod Most Wanted is very similar and awesome to combo with.

This shit is fire. I really love this fragrance way back 2014 and I was not a fraghead those time and I don't care about the perfume notes etc. as long it smells good and last. this one is also my go-to party scent.. like this is my bestfriend back in the day. and believe it or not, just looking at the bottle pic above. I can still remember the scent profile of this. Oh Man! I wish I can still find a full bottle of this bad boy.

It might embarrass some people to say that they like AXE but when it's good, it's good! The top/heart notes is a synthetic fruity scent, like an apple. I suppose this is the Quince. The winner, though, is the base. It has a really noticeable, manly Cedarwood note- one of the best Cedar's I've smelled. Pairing it with a 90's style musk. I don't really detect the florals. Based off deoderant/Shower Gel 2024 formulation

Just got the bodyspray version again, harder to find Apollo lately in Indonesia. This is probably one of the nicest Axe, and the only Axe that I ever repurchase again and again, hope that Axe will never change the scent or discontinued this one. Longevity is quite good though I have to spray a bit more, project nicely on my skin and lasted more than 6 hours.

ı have many fragrance some of them are expensive bu my girlfriends favorite frag is this.

Remind me the "Arko Action" After Shave.

BEWARE!!!! It's late September of 2022 and the deodorant stick version of Apollo has now officially been reformulated. The old stick that was opaque white or green/blue (I can't remember) and smelled very similar to Fierce/Legend edt with that sweet lavender and tonka has been replaced with a translucent dark blue stick that smells of a generic spicy sage/green soapy showergel. Almost 90s-esque, but 100% different in scent. It's even labelled on the front of the stick as "Sage and Cedarwood deodorant" right under "Apollo" in the top left. Not sure about the antiperspirant. But if you loved the old Apollo that, even up to the end of 2021 still smelled of Fierce, it seems to have been discontinued. Was really hoping that the policy of releasing a completely new fragrance under the same name would be limited to designer fragrances but apparently not. So if you happen upon an older Apollo without that "Sage and Cedarwood" label, it might still be good. Otherwise, another one bites the dust. Damn. Ps, at least they haven't axed Dark Temptation (which reminds me a bit of A*men). Yet.

This is nice! Fresh, a little softly lavender-y, I don't get any sage, but it's kind of herbaceous toned fragrance bolstered with musky amber. The opening is a little harsh, but I think Axe just has a rough start regardless of which one we're referring to, it's not great right out of the can until it settles a little. It has a vague fruit note to my nose. This doesn't retain a tacky smell, or anything notably cheap, it actually smells quite mid-range (for whatever that means, I hope people understand). The amber is smooth enough, and it's the dominant note IMO. Nothing here smells teal, I think this should've had brown or dark orange highlights on the can. It's warm overall, but isn't overkill in the summer. I enjoy it on my husband 😊

Nose Note #355 Wonderful familiar sweet lavender scent. Ruined only by the fact it is a deodorant and thus attracting negative associations. Otherwise this is a good Legend / Fierce type scent that gets compliments! If you are generally thrown off by the thought of a deodorant smell - you may not like it. But objectively, historically, contextually, whatever - this is a nice scent that would be appreciated by many. I can't but remember a video on YouTube where a guy does blind tests in the street comparing PdM Layton and some Adidas perfume and most people choose Adidas over Layton...

This is an iconic Axe fragrance that was virtually one of the first fragrances I ever used. When I was in high school, this fragrance was introduced. This was a rather good scent due to what it is a body spray version of. That being the classic lady killer and compliment better, Abercrombie and Fitch Fierce (as well as other similar smelling fragrances including Mont Blanc Legend and Bath and Body Works Whitewater Rush.) This was a good gateway drug fragrance and a good way to figure out scents that work for you.

Maybe the generally bad reputation of body sprays is mainly from their mindless overapplication by schoolboys, or perhaps they really did suck 25 years ago when I wasn't paying attention to fragrance. But from what I've smelled lately, regardless of brand the quality of body sprays ranges from "meh, it's fine" to some surprising standouts which I'm happy to own. As for Apollo, you could pay a lot more for less quality and performance. I know I have.

To those who are afraid to wear Axe because it's a canned deodorant: 1. Almost no one will know it's a deodorant unless you tell them, or they see you spraying it on, or they recognize the exact one it is (which is unlikely unless it's another guy, and he likely isn't going to be bothered). 2. Many actual, legit fragrances have deodorant versions which come in spray cans, so...

Smells like a mens locker room from all the axe shower gels and sprays. Kind of soapy and not bad. I accidentally dropped my bottle and it shattered and went everywhere in my office at work. Even after mopping my office it smelled nice for like 2-3 weeks. Women would often stop by to comment, it smells like a mens locker room in here.

I know we probably have ptsd from everyone drowning themselves in this after gym class, but honestly, and realistically, the scent itself is not bad Ignoring the bad memories associated with it, its a nice, clean/soapy, and fruity scent that works year round. The stigma and High School memories really hold it back big time

Simply, this is a Fierce copy. Just like so many fragrances, including Playboy New York & Mont Blanc Legend. So identical, it shocks me how the notes of the two are so different! I can't judge the lasting power & sillage, as I've only tested it in the shop but I assume it'll be around 4 hours since it's made by AXE.

A cologne that carries another Fierce DNA. I saw this scent by chance while wandering around a supermarket, and because of its similarity to Fierce, I wanted to try it and bought it. I used it like deodorant. There is nothing to be dissatisfied with.

I’m so amazed, I asked a guy what he was wearing because he smelled so good and it was this. AXE. Apparently their fragrances have come come a long way, because this is not what comes to mind when I think of AXE lol.

This is a familiar scent dna as it has been widely used before. It has nice smell, great for spring/summer days. I can't comment on performance since i am reviewing the deodorant version of it

Had to buy it just because I saw so many reviews that this was a Fierce and Legend copy, nonetheless, there's something different about this one, but I can't seem to tell what it is.

Get this for your 5 year olds, not a grown man

Smells very good ! Worth the price !

i used to wear it a lot in middle school and that is all i associate it with. its okay... it smells very fresh. like you step outside after it rained a couple of hours ago

I dislike this fragrance. It smells pretty bad and is not worth the money you spent on this when you could save and buy a clone fragrance. Would not recommend.

Smells like ass I hate this scent with every bone in my body.

I did it! I was finally able to persuade an old high school boyfriend, Manny, who owns and operates his own auto body shop in Brooklyn, to change his cologne! For as long as I'd known him he wore the foul stinking stench of Tribute For Men by Mary Kay. It reeks of marijuana. Manny surprised me with a new scent the last time I saw him as I walked into his auto body shop. He now smelled of Ann Gottlieb's Axe Apollo. I'm pretty sure he was wearing the 4 ounce body spray which is what is selling at a very inexpensive price in most drug stores. Only 5 dollars and 47 cents on Amazon.com! Guys, of course this is a cheapie but it's a really good fragrance. If you're on a budget or simply don't care for colognes and fragrances for men but you do want to smell like you're wearing something other than your showered body and deodorant, wear this. So this has a linear 12 note formula, very simple, but strong. Clary sage, quince and mandarin at the head, lavender, violet, geranium and iris heart, and a base of sandalwood, cashmere wood, amber, moss and vetiver. On my friend it smelled so much better than his previous choice of cologne. So while this is a cheap cologne or boy spray, it can still serve it's purpose. Right away I was hit by the very green clary sage and the vetiver and moss. He thought I was nuts because I was analyzing how he smelled but he knows I'm creating fragrances and study the compositions in different fragrances. He finds it amusing and thinks I've become a weird perfume nerd. The heart is floral but I really can't call this a floral scent. I suppose iris is very noticeable and violet. Lavender is too soft and barely perceptible which is too bad because I really love lavender and would have love to have smelled it on him. The woods are strongest in this fragrance. Lots of sandalwood, moss and vetiver. The amber gives it a warmth and the cashmere wood some heft. Lasts all day as I smelled it on him later at night. This is not the best fragrance in the world for men, but for a body spray it's really good. This is for guys who don't have a clue about fragrances and are starting out and want to wear something that can last all day. This smells very masculine so there is no way a girl can put this on without anyone mistaking it for a woman's perfume. I must say I loved it. This scent was created by Ann Gottlieb who has been in the business for years. She created my mother's favorite fragrance by Avon, Facets, back in 1988, and that's such a great myrrh and white floral scent. I used to be head over heels in love with my Manny but now I'm just happy that he finally changed his cologne LOL I'm so happy for him.

I tried Apollo,in its deodorant form. and I can gladly say i am satisfy. It is reminds little bit on Mans locker room, on first sniff, funny that somebody mention it, it was kind of hard to make that connection obvious .It is bitter fragrance, MANDARIN I spouse, and like it even more cause it seems not to have any acidity and soury notes of citrusess that usually low cost deodorants have. I think it is like so, cause it is like perhaps, 4 me, in my case, not 4 the others and for me it is so like it, not because i adjust it just by thinking or sniffing of it then personalise it or any other special ability. It is easy fragrance late night spring/summer fragrance..ill try it also in winter. This is not predator for anyones nose.. If i try to make a best picture for it, It would be, some beautiful little town in medditeran, near sea, marina with bouts, sails, sea washed wooden seafront pathway made of wooden planks nad also it does reminds me of inocennt mornings, women, bed ,...it is full of sexual pottentional but... it has spontaneous, unmeditated easiness in it self that is completely in opposition 2 lustful, angry and envy notes that are like old whore standing and yelling: "Try ME!" It is not one of thoes fragrances that reminds on pimps and makros somwhere in New York in mid 70s, cause that shame and filth is hard to forget and just imagine how hard is to wash. That kind of fragrance is not the case of this choice, but i dont know 4 "Playboy New York" story??!! Back to my first impression... Virginity and easiness leaves me to dreaming of chastity.Anway Lately..... as it gets easier i can smell QUINCE, VETIVER, and LAVANDER and their sweetnes and then again flory notes that are lttle bit like hand sope that are made of resins like Olibanum or Myrr that is VIOLET and IRIS I spouse, Ill try shampoo, it is very showery. Very Nice, my regards 2 Anne Gottliebe and her reviving Axe Appolo

Is it weird that I like the smell of this on me; even though I am a woman? I am afraid to wear it, however; because I am afraid people will recognize it for what it is. Axe is so very much a "man's" thing that it is tantamount to wearing Old Spice. On me the sage is predominant, with a slight hint of the wood. Crisp and refreshing. I have heard about men wearing Youth Dew and getting away with it; and when I was younger my Avon lady said I was the only woman she knew that would wear Moonwind. Despite it being a woman's cologne, most of the people buying it from her were men, claiming it was for the "wife" etc. But she could tell they were wearing it. Maybe I will someday get brave enough to wear this without worrying that people think I "smell like a guy". And yes, I am a very girly girl.

A woody fresh fougere in a similar vein to Mont Blanc Legend, Abercrombie Fierce and Riverside Drive. Except it has a few herbal/woody/musky notes that give it a really dirty vibe that I don't like. Perhaps with a few note changes, I would have enjoyed this one, because some aspects of it, I like. Overall, it smells generic. I've smelled this on dozens of people before. I'm not hating on Axe. I think their Phoenix fragrance is very good. Apollo isn't terrible but it doesn't impress me either. I'd probably wear it again, but I don't see myself replacing my $1 travel size bottle.

For a long time i use this fragrance as a deodorant. This time i found this fragrance a little bit similar to my other stuff i compare it to playboy newyork a little bit far because of a sour note i found on a playboy but when i use my montblanc legends intense bam now i found out what is the smell im thinking for only the mb legends intese has a more sweeter side

This is so strange - after I used the deodorant stick, which I have ALWAYS liked, I got nauseous. And I think this has happened before. Of all the frags I've tested and worn throughout my lifetime, I only recall 2 of them EVER making me nauseous: this, and Polo Sport (and I liked that, too). Oh, well, live and learn. :-O

I have the body spray version. Quite nice during the first couple of uses. Unfortunately, I've grown tiresome of this. Whenever I smell this, it makes me wanna hurl.

One of our waiters used this. The sillage is pretty great. Smelled like a UAE fruity citrus EDP. Even the cook was like; "dude smells good!"

Smells exactly like Ed hardy skulls & roses. Which smells like Mont Blanc legend/A&F Fierce. Generic but works.

Right sweats + Apollo = Literally Apollo I think it's yummy

Yes, indeed it smells like Prada Luna Rossa. Freshie floral

Axe/Lynx Apollo = CK Eternity Air

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