Fragrance comparison

Cruise (Radiant Sky) vs Recharge

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Cruise (Radiant Sky)

RisingWave

2.001 votes

Rank #79,063 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Recharge

AXE

2.577 votes

Rank #73,049 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Recharge takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cruise (Radiant Sky)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Recharge
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cruise (Radiant Sky)0/3

Recharge2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cruise (Radiant Sky)RisingWave

RechargeAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate39

Category winners

LongevityRecharge

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

ozonic74%

fresh spicy65%

sweet56%

green100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

citrus30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMintYuzu

Heart

Ozonic notesLotusGreen Bell Pepper

Base

MuskCedar

Top

Yuzu

Heart

MintSpices

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesMint and Yuzu. 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

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRechargeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cruise (Radiant Sky) opens with a bright citrus rush of lime and yuzu, cooled by mint and an airy ozonic breeze. It settles into a green, watery heart with lotus and an unusual bell pepper note, then finishes clean with soft musk and cedar. This reads like a light, fresh men’s scent for warm weather and casual daytime…

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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, Cruise (Radiant Sky) or Recharge?

Recharge takes 2 of 3 categories. Cruise (Radiant Sky) is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Recharge is rated 2.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cruise (Radiant Sky) for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Recharge for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cruise (Radiant Sky) or Recharge?

Recharge lasts longest (Recharge 60/100, Cruise (Radiant Sky) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cruise (Radiant Sky) or Recharge?

Projection is very close: Cruise (Radiant Sky) 38/100, Recharge 38/100 for sillage.

Do Cruise (Radiant Sky) and Recharge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint and Yuzu.

Is Cruise (Radiant Sky) or Recharge better for summer or winter?

Cruise (Radiant Sky) suits daytime wear; Recharge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cruise (Radiant Sky) and Recharge?

Cruise (Radiant Sky) has top notes of Lime, Mint and Yuzu, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Lotus and Green Bell Pepper, a base of Musk and Cedar. Recharge has top notes of Yuzu, heart notes of Mint and Spices, a base of Woody Notes.