Fragrance comparison

Cioccolato vs X Series Recharge

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cioccolato

Bottega Verde

4.1735 votes

Rank #25,159 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

X Series Recharge

Avon · 2014

3.89185 votes

Rank #14,237 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cioccolato takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cioccolato
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
X Series Recharge
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cioccolato5/7

X Series Recharge2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CioccolatoBottega Verde

X Series RechargeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

3.89/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 48%Had 37%Want 15%

Category winnerCioccolatoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

22%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerCioccolatoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCioccolato

SillageCioccolato

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value85

Category winnerX Series RechargeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao83%

sweet65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

cacao83%

citrus65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, cacao and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomMandarin OrangeSaffronGinger

Heart

NutmegCinnamonClovesGreen Tea

Base

CacaoWhite ChocolateSandalwoodCedar

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Cacao

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange and Cacao. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer29

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCioccolatoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews6

Category winnerX Series RechargeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bottega Verde Cioccolato opens with an unexpected flash of spiced mandarin, sharp ginger, and dry cardamom before sinking into its sweet heart. Rather than delivering a sticky fudge syrup, the composition balances bitter cacao powder against creamy white chocolate and shaved cedarwood. A warm dusting of cinnamon and c…

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Avon X Series Recharge is a casual citrus gourmand that centers on bright mandarin, spicy cardamom, and a dry cocoa powder note. It offers an easygoing, sweet-leaning profile suited for students or as an inexpensive gym bag scent. While performance is front-loaded, the scent remains a reliable, low-stakes choice for d…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cioccolato or X Series Recharge?

Cioccolato takes 5 of 7 categories. Cioccolato is rated 4.17/5 from 35 votes; X Series Recharge is rated 3.89/5 from 185 votes. Choose Cioccolato for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose X Series Recharge for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cioccolato or X Series Recharge?

Cioccolato lasts longest (Cioccolato 71/100, X Series Recharge 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cioccolato or X Series Recharge?

Cioccolato projects furthest (Cioccolato 79/100, X Series Recharge 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cioccolato and X Series Recharge smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Cacao.

Is Cioccolato or X Series Recharge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cioccolato is the stronger pick. For winter, Cioccolato is the stronger pick. Cioccolato suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cioccolato and X Series Recharge?

Cioccolato has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves and Green Tea, a base of Cacao, White Chocolate, Sandalwood and Cedar. X Series Recharge has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Cacao.