Recharge vs Gentleman N. 16
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gentleman N. 16 takes 3 of 4 categories.
RechargeChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman N. 16Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Recharge1/4
Gentleman N. 163/4
- 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
RechargeAXEGentleman N. 16Parfums ConstantineWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 29%Had 43%Want 29%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
14%Dislike
29%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGentleman N. 16
SillageGentleman N. 16
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRechargeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic86%
woody72%
fresh spicy58%
warm spicy44%
citrus30%
amber100%
leather91%
woody83%
animalic74%
fresh65%
fruity56%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Yuzu
Heart
MintSpices
Base
Woody Notes
Top15-30 mins
GingerPassionfruitLimePepper
Heart2-4 hrs
GinSpicesVodkaMint
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberLeatherWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesMint, Spices 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,049
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,435
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGentleman N. 16Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRecharge 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 →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 →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 Gentleman N. 16?
Gentleman N. 16 takes 3 of 4 categories. Recharge is rated 2.57/5 from 7 votes; Gentleman N. 16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Recharge for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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.
Which lasts longer, Recharge or Gentleman N. 16?
Gentleman N. 16 lasts longest (Gentleman N. 16 100/100, Recharge 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Recharge or Gentleman N. 16?
Gentleman N. 16 projects furthest (Gentleman N. 16 50/100, Recharge 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Recharge and Gentleman N. 16 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Spices and Woody Notes.
Is Recharge or Gentleman N. 16 better for summer or winter?
Recharge suits daytime wear; Gentleman N. 16 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Recharge and Gentleman N. 16?
Recharge has top notes of Yuzu, heart notes of Mint and Spices, a base of Woody Notes. 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.
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