Fragrance comparison

Citric World vs Recover

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citric World

Ainash Parfums

4.1010 votes

Rank #36,602 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Recover

AXE

3.7023 votes

Rank #22,029 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citric World takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citric World
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Recover
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citric World3/5

Recover2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citric WorldAinash Parfums

RecoverAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 69%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 18%Had 58%Want 25%

Category winnerCitric WorldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCitric World

SillageCitric World

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value97

Category winnerRecoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

conifer65%

green48%

sour30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitLemonBergamot

Heart

Red BerriesVetiverBlack CurrantAppleCedarPepper

Base

RoseAmbroxanJasmineVanilla

Notes

LimeLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime and Lemon. 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

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring56

Summer100

Fall22

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRecoverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citric World opens with a sharp burst of lime, grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, then settles into a fruity woody core with black currant, apple, cedar and a light peppery edge. It reads bright, modern and masculine. The dry-down adds ambroxan, soft florals and a touch of vanilla, which smooths the citrus without turnin…

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, Citric World or Recover?

Citric World takes 3 of 5 categories. Citric World is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Recover is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Citric World for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Recover for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citric World or Recover?

Citric World lasts longest (Citric World 60/100, Recover 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citric World or Recover?

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

Do Citric World and Recover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime and Lemon.

Is Citric World or Recover better for summer or winter?

Citric World suits daytime wear; Recover suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citric World and Recover?

Citric World has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Berries, Vetiver, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Rose, Ambroxan, Jasmine and Vanilla. Recover features Lime and Lemon.