Fragrance comparison

Recharge vs Fresh Vibe

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Recharge

AXE

2.577 votes

Rank #73,049 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Fresh Vibe

Richard

2.717 votes

Rank #71,812 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Vibe takes 3 of 4 categories.

Recharge
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh Vibe
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Recharge1/4

Fresh Vibe3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RechargeAXE

Fresh VibeRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 43%Want 29%

2.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

14%Love

0%Like

29%Ok

57%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityFresh Vibe

SillageFresh Vibe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRechargeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

citrus30%

citrus100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both green, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Yuzu

Heart

MintSpices

Base

Woody Notes

Top

JasmineLemonMusk

Heart

Ylang YlangOrangeMintSandalwood

Base

AldehydesCitrusMandarinSpicesYuzu

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Mint and Spices. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFresh VibeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Fresh Vibe by Richard is a unisex scent that centers on a sharp citrus and aldehydic profile. Launched in 2025, it utilizes jasmine, lemon, and musk in the opening, leading into a mint and ylang ylang heart. It is a modern, bracing choice for warm spring days or humid summer afternoons, perfect for those who want a cr…

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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, Recharge or Fresh Vibe?

Fresh Vibe takes 3 of 4 categories. Recharge is rated 2.57/5 from 7 votes; Fresh Vibe is rated 2.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Recharge for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresh Vibe for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Recharge or Fresh Vibe?

Fresh Vibe lasts longest (Fresh Vibe 80/100, Recharge 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Recharge or Fresh Vibe?

Fresh Vibe projects furthest (Fresh Vibe 50/100, Recharge 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Recharge and Fresh Vibe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Mint and Spices.

Is Recharge or Fresh Vibe better for summer or winter?

Recharge suits daytime wear; Fresh Vibe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Recharge and Fresh Vibe?

Recharge has top notes of Yuzu, heart notes of Mint and Spices, a base of Woody Notes. Fresh Vibe has top notes of Jasmine, Lemon and Musk, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Orange, Mint and Sandalwood, a base of Aldehydes, Citrus, Mandarin and Spices.