Fragrance comparison

Recharge vs Mars

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Recharge

AXE

2.577 votes

Rank #73,049 GreenAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Mars

Extract

4.004 votes

Rank #61,118 CitrusWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Recharge
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mars
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Recharge2/4

Mars2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RechargeAXE

MarsExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 43%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRecharge

SillageMars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRechargeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

citrus30%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Yuzu

Heart

MintSpices

Base

Woody Notes

Top

OrangeRoseGrapefruit

Heart

MintCinnamonSuede

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesSpices

InformationalShared notesMint, Spices and Woody Notes. 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

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#73,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarsHigher 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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Mars by Extract opens with a bright burst of juicy orange and tart grapefruit, balanced right away by a sweet touch of rose. Within minutes, a crisp kick of fresh mint cuts through warm cinnamon and soft suede, creating an upbeat, spicy profile that feels lively and modern. As the cologne settles into the dry-down, e…

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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 Mars?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Recharge is rated 2.57/5 from 7 votes; Mars is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Recharge for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mars for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Recharge or Mars?

Recharge lasts longest (Recharge 60/100, Mars 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Recharge or Mars?

Mars projects furthest (Mars 63/100, Recharge 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Recharge and Mars smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Spices and Woody Notes.

Is Recharge or Mars better for summer or winter?

Recharge suits daytime wear; Mars suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Recharge and Mars?

Recharge has top notes of Yuzu, heart notes of Mint and Spices, a base of Woody Notes. Mars has top notes of Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mint, Cinnamon and Suede, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Spices.