Fragrance comparison

Larvotto vs X Series Recharge

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

4 wins

Larvotto

Alfred Ritchy

4.1880 votes

Rank #11,258 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

X Series Recharge

Avon · 2014

3.89185 votes

Rank #14,237 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Larvotto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Larvotto
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
X Series Recharge
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Larvotto4/7

X Series Recharge1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LarvottoAlfred Ritchy

X Series RechargeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

3.89/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 48%Had 37%Want 15%

Category winnerLarvottoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

73 votes

22%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLarvotto

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value85

Category winnerX Series RechargeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

musky56%

warm spicy100%

cacao83%

citrus65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

CedarThymeCardamom

Base

MuskAmbergrisPatchouli

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Cacao

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall44

Winter9

Day100

Night44

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLarvottoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex29

Women27

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#14,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews6

Category winnerLarvottoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Larvotto by Alfred Ritchy is a fragrance for women and men. Larvotto was launched in 2023. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant; middle notes are Cedar, Thyme and Cardamom; base notes are Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli.

Reviews →

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…

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, Larvotto or X Series Recharge?

Larvotto takes 4 of 7 categories. Larvotto is rated 4.18/5 from 80 votes; X Series Recharge is rated 3.89/5 from 185 votes. Choose Larvotto for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose X Series Recharge for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Larvotto or X Series Recharge?

They last about the same: Larvotto 61/100, X Series Recharge 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Larvotto or X Series Recharge?

Projection is very close: Larvotto 53/100, X Series Recharge 53/100 for sillage.

Do Larvotto and X Series Recharge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Cardamom.

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

For summer, Larvotto is the stronger pick. For winter, X Series Recharge is the stronger pick. Larvotto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Larvotto and X Series Recharge?

Larvotto has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar, Thyme and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli. X Series Recharge has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Cacao.