Fragrance comparison

Basile Uomo Intense vs Recharge

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Basile Uomo Intense

Basile

3.605 votes

Rank #63,917 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Recharge

AXE

2.577 votes

Rank #73,049 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basile Uomo Intense takes 2 of 4 categories.

Basile Uomo Intense
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Recharge
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Basile Uomo Intense2/4

Recharge0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basile Uomo IntenseBasile

RechargeAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%

2.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 43%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBasile Uomo Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber91%

warm spicy83%

cinnamon74%

woody65%

animalic56%

green100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

citrus30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMint

Heart

CinnamonSpicesRose

Base

AmberWoody NotesPatchouliLeather

Top

Yuzu

Heart

MintSpices

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesMint, Spices and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBasile Uomo IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile Uomo Intense starts with a sharp blast of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool mint note. It quickly shifts into a warm, cinnamon-heavy spice blend. The base settles into dry woods, patchouli, and a soft leather note, making it ideal for crisp autumn evenings when you want a cozy, masculine scent pr…

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Recharge by AXE is an aromatic fougere that focuses on a bright yuzu opening. It quickly transitions into a core of cooling mint and dry spice notes. Designed for daily wear in casual settings, it offers a straightforward, sporty character that works well in warmer months for those who prefer clean, uncomplicated scen…

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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, Basile Uomo Intense or Recharge?

Basile Uomo Intense takes 2 of 4 categories. Basile Uomo Intense is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Recharge is rated 2.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Basile Uomo Intense for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Recharge for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basile Uomo Intense or Recharge?

They last about the same: Basile Uomo Intense 60/100, Recharge 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Basile Uomo Intense or Recharge?

Basile Uomo Intense projects furthest (Basile Uomo Intense 50/100, Recharge 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile Uomo Intense and Recharge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Spices and Woody Notes.

Is Basile Uomo Intense or Recharge better for summer or winter?

Basile Uomo Intense suits daytime wear; Recharge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Uomo Intense and Recharge?

Basile Uomo Intense has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices and Rose, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Leather. Recharge has top notes of Yuzu, heart notes of Mint and Spices, a base of Woody Notes.