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Gentleman N. 16 vs Recharge

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

Updated 8 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman N. 16 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Gentleman N. 16

    Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Recharge

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman N. 163/4
Recharge1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gentleman N. 16
Sillage & projection
Gentleman N. 16
Value for money
Recharge
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gentleman N. 16

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gentleman N. 16Parfums Constantine
RechargeAXE
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
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
100%Like
0%Ok
0%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
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate39
Category winners

LongevityGentleman N. 16

SillageGentleman N. 16

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRechargeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
leather91%
woody83%
animalic74%
fresh65%
fruity56%
green100%
aromatic86%
woody72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
citrus30%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
GingerPassionfruitLimePepper
Heart2-4 hrs
GinSpicesVodkaMint
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberLeatherWoody Notes
Top
Yuzu
Heart
MintSpices
Base
Woody Notes
InformationalShared notesSpices, Mint and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Gentleman N. 16, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#68,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGentleman N. 16Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman N. 16 by Parfums Constantine kicks off with an energetic burst of tart passionfruit, crushed ginger, and zesty lime. A sharp grind of black pepper immediately cuts through the fruitiness. The heart shifts fast into a chilled cocktail lounge vibe. Crisp gin and smooth vodka blend with cool mint leaves and kit…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gentleman N. 16 or Recharge?

Gentleman N. 16 takes 3 of 4 categories. Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Recharge is rated 2.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Gentleman N. 16 for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Recharge for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman N. 16 or Recharge?

Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Recharge 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman N. 16 or Recharge?

Gentleman N. 16 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 16 50/100, Recharge 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman N. 16 and Recharge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Mint and Woody Notes.

Is Gentleman N. 16 or Recharge better for summer or winter?

Gentleman N. 16 suits day or night wear; Recharge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman N. 16 and Recharge?

Gentleman N. 16 has top notes of Ginger, Passionfruit, Lime and Pepper, heart notes of Gin, Spices, Vodka and Mint, a base of Amber, Leather and Woody Notes. Recharge has top notes of Yuzu, heart notes of Mint and Spices, a base of Woody Notes.

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