Dark Temptation

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Reviews

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   Emilia Novak Ok January 12, 2026

   I picked up Dark Temptation (2013) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The first minutes are all about Cherry with a hint of Pear — it grabs attention without being pushy. That first spray gives a lovely Cherry/Pear impression that dries down smoothly. Longevity is moderate and the trail is noticeable without being loud. It is fine, but it does not stand out in my collection.
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   Lila Karimi Ok April 6, 2026

   I’ve been wearing Dark Temptation on and off for a few weeks now (2013). The first minutes are all about Cherry with a hint of Pear — it grabs attention without being pushy. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Red Pepper with Sage, which is where the fragrance really shines. In cooler weather it sits closer to the skin, which I actually prefer here. It is fine, but it does not stand out in my collection.
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   Sara Silva Love May 27, 2026

   I picked up Dark Temptation (2013) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The base rests on Dark Chocolate and Vanilla — warm, grounded and easy to live with. The heart is the best part for me: Red Pepper and Sage feel carefully balanced. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. I would happily buy a full bottle.
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   Mia Barros Like May 31, 2026

   A couple of wears in, Dark Temptation has really grown on me. The drydown leans on Dark Chocolate plus Vanilla and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. Give it a little time and Red Pepper with Sage comes forward — smooth and well done. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. Well done — recommended if the notes appeal to you.
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   Lena Sullivan Like June 23, 2026

   A decant of Dark Temptation sat in my box for weeks before I finally wore it. Give it a little time and Red Pepper with Sage comes forward — smooth and well done. The base rests on Dark Chocolate and Vanilla — warm, grounded and easy to live with. After a few hours it becomes a soft skin scent with a lovely trail. I reach for it often and always enjoy the wear.
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   Nina Tanaka Dislike June 24, 2026

   A couple of wears in, Dark Temptation has really grown on me. The drydown leans on Dark Chocolate plus Vanilla and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. As it settles, Dark Chocolate and Vanilla come through and give it real depth. It projects politely for a couple of hours, then stays close and cosy. I wanted to like it more than I did.
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   Daniel Berg Like July 7, 2026

   AXE knows how to compose, and Dark Temptation (2013) is proof. The drydown leans on Dark Chocolate plus Vanilla and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. That first spray gives a lovely Cherry/Pear impression that dries down smoothly. Longevity is moderate and the trail is noticeable without being loud. Well done — recommended if the notes appeal to you.
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   Amara Kowalski Love July 14, 2026

   I have owned Dark Temptation for a while now and my opinion has only gotten stronger. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Red Pepper with Sage, which is where the fragrance really shines. Give it a little time and Red Pepper with Sage comes forward — smooth and well done. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. Easily one of my favourite finds this season.
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   Emilia Tanaka Love July 18, 2026

   AXE knows how to compose, and Dark Temptation (2013) is proof. The very first sniff is crisp Cherry with Pear peeking through, very much my kind of start. Right away I get mostly Cherry alongside Pear, fresh and very easy to wear. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. Easily one of my favourite finds this season.
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    Ari Park Like July 23, 2026

    A couple of wears in, Dark Temptation has really grown on me. Give it a little time and Red Pepper with Sage comes forward — smooth and well done. The base rests on Dark Chocolate and Vanilla — warm, grounded and easy to live with. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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    Tomas Fielding Like August 6, 2026

    I picked up Dark Temptation (2013) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. After about twenty minutes the heart settles into Red Pepper with Sage, which is where the fragrance really shines. The very first sniff is crisp Cherry with Pear peeking through, very much my kind of start. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. A solid addition for anyone who enjoys this style.
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    Hugo Ali Like August 8, 2026

    I’ve been wearing Dark Temptation on and off for a few weeks now (2013). Give it a little time and Red Pepper with Sage comes forward — smooth and well done. The base rests on Dark Chocolate and Vanilla — warm, grounded and easy to live with. I get about four to six hours before it turns into a skin scent. I can see this getting a lot of wear in my collection.
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    Cleo Dupont Love 3 weeks ago

    My first AXE experience was this one, Dark Temptation (2013). As it settles, Dark Chocolate and Vanilla come through and give it real depth. The drydown leans on Dark Chocolate plus Vanilla and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. It lasts through a full workday on me, which is exactly what I want. This has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.
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    Elias Garcia Love 2 weeks ago

    Everyone keeps talking about Dark Temptation, so I finally gave it a proper test. Give it a little time and Red Pepper with Sage comes forward — smooth and well done. Right away I get mostly Cherry alongside Pear, fresh and very easy to wear. It is not the loudest scent I own, but the balance suits it well. This has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.
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    Ari Grant Ok 2 weeks ago

    I have owned Dark Temptation for a while now and my opinion has only gotten stronger. The heart is the best part for me: Red Pepper and Sage feel carefully balanced. The drydown leans on Dark Chocolate plus Vanilla and that is exactly where it feels most comfortable. It wears beautifully in the office; I can still catch it on my scarf at the end of the day. I enjoy it when I wear it, yet I rarely think of reaching for it.
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    Ava Viljoen Love 2 weeks ago

    I picked up Dark Temptation (2013) mostly on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The very first sniff is crisp Cherry with Pear peeking through, very much my kind of start. The first minutes are all about Cherry with a hint of Pear — it grabs attention without being pushy. Longevity is moderate and the trail is noticeable without being loud. This one gets my highest praise — beautiful from start to finish.