Fragrance comparison

Baraja vs Recover

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baraja

Acqua di Biella

3.7361 votes

Rank #12,301 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Recover

AXE

3.7023 votes

Rank #22,029 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baraja takes 4 of 4 categories.

Baraja
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Recover
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Baraja4/4

Recover0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarajaAcqua di Biella

RecoverAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 17%Had 15%Want 67%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 18%Had 58%Want 25%

Category winnerBarajaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

39%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBaraja

SillageBaraja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value97

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

iris50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

conifer65%

green48%

sour30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLimeCitron

Heart

NutmegCardamomIrisCinnamonCumin

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

Notes

LimeLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon and Lime. 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

Summer100

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night13

Spring56

Summer100

Fall22

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,301

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#22,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBarajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baraja by Acqua di Biella is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Baraja was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurizio Cerizza. Top notes are Lemon, Lime and Citron; middle notes are Nutmeg, Cardamom, Iris, Cinnamon and Cumin; base notes are Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Reviews →

Recover by AXE is a straightforward citrus fragrance designed for daily wear. Released in 2007, it focuses on sharp, bright notes of lime and lemon. This scent provides a crisp, cooling sensation that works well during hot summer days or after intense physical activity, offering a clean finish that feels uncomplicated…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baraja or Recover?

Baraja takes 4 of 4 categories. Baraja is rated 3.73/5 from 61 votes; Recover is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Baraja for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Recover for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baraja or Recover?

Baraja lasts longest (Baraja 66/100, Recover 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baraja or Recover?

Baraja projects furthest (Baraja 56/100, Recover 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baraja and Recover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon and Lime.

Is Baraja or Recover better for summer or winter?

Baraja suits daytime wear; Recover suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baraja and Recover?

Baraja has top notes of Lemon, Lime and Citron, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Iris and Cinnamon, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber. Recover features Lime and Lemon.