Fragrance comparison

X Series Recharge vs Hysteric

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 438 ratings analysed

X Series Recharge

Avon · 2014

3.89185 votes

Rank #14,237 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hysteric

Laurent Mazzone Parfums

3.96253 votes

Rank #17,659 Warm SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hysteric takes 3 of 5 categories.

X Series Recharge
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Hysteric
Choose it for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

X Series Recharge2/5

Hysteric3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X Series RechargeAvon

HystericLaurent Mazzone Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 48%Had 37%Want 15%

3.96/ 5 · 253 votes

Category winnerHystericRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

59%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

185 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityHysteric

SillageHysteric

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value30

Category winnerX Series RechargeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao83%

citrus65%

aromatic48%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

coffee90%

woody80%

whiskey70%

sweet60%

cacao50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cacao and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Cardamom

Base

Cacao

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

WhiskeyTiramisuRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CacaoCoffeePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom and Cacao. Durations are only published for Hysteric, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Date 44%Party 27%Casual 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,659

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerX Series RechargeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Laurent Mazzone Parfums Hysteric smells like an indulgent dessert enjoyed at a dimly lit bar counter late at night. The fragrance opens with a brief burst of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot spiced with crushed green cardamom. Within minutes, the spotlight shifts to a thick pour of oaky whiskey and powdery tiramisu,…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, X Series Recharge or Hysteric?

Hysteric takes 3 of 5 categories. X Series Recharge is rated 3.89/5 from 185 votes; Hysteric is rated 3.96/5 from 253 votes. Choose X Series Recharge for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Hysteric for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, X Series Recharge or Hysteric?

Hysteric lasts longest (Hysteric 72/100, X Series Recharge 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Series Recharge or Hysteric?

Hysteric projects furthest (Hysteric 62/100, X Series Recharge 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Series Recharge and Hysteric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Cacao.

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

Hysteric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Series Recharge and Hysteric?

X Series Recharge has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, a base of Cacao. Hysteric has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Whiskey, Tiramisu, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cacao, Coffee and Patchouli.