Fragrance comparison

Below Zero vs Live

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

Below Zero

AXE

2.628 votes

Rank #72,745 White FloralMusky

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52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Live

American Eagle · 2001

4.2643 votes

Rank #29,412 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 2 of 3 categories.

Below Zero
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Live
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Below Zero1/3

Live2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Live
Sillage & projection: Below Zero
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Live

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Below ZeroAXE

LiveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

4.26/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 35%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

75%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

51%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate41

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLive

SillageBelow Zero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky86%

citrus72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

soapy30%

floral100%

musky91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

woody65%

white floral56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both musky, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeNutmegSageLavender

Heart

Orange BlossomCedar

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeCardamomSageBirch

Heart

CedarBalsam FirLavenderNutmegApple

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2001

Reviews1

Category winnerLiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Below Zero by AXE is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2013. It centers on a crisp blend of mandarin orange, nutmeg, sage, and lavender over a foundation of cedar and musk. It functions as an everyday body spray, suitable for casual wear during warmer days when a clean, refreshing profile is preferred by the …

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Live by American Eagle is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for the casual, everyday wearer. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp birch before settling into a heart of cedar, balsam fir, and apple. On the skin, it projects a clean, outdoorsy vibe that performs best during the warmth of sp…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Below Zero or Live?

Live takes 2 of 3 categories. Below Zero is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; Live is rated 4.26/5 from 43 votes. Choose Below Zero for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Live for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Below Zero or Live?

Live lasts longest (Live 64/100, Below Zero 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Below Zero or Live?

Projection is very close: Below Zero 63/100, Live 61/100 for sillage.

Do Below Zero and Live smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender.

Is Below Zero or Live better for summer or winter?

Below Zero suits day or night wear; Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Below Zero and Live?

Below Zero has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Cedar, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Live has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Sage and Birch, heart notes of Cedar, Balsam Fir, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.