Fragrance comparison

Blue vs Reckless

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 894 ratings analysed

Blue

Marc Ecko

3.82137 votes

Rank #9,691 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #775 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 6 of 7 categories.

Blue
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue1/7

Reckless6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlueMarc Ecko

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerRecklessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerRecklessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBlack CurrantPlum

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesLavenderGreen NotesJuniper BerriesGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak moss

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss. Durations are only published for Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 49%Work 26%Party 14%Date 11%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#775

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko Blue is an energetic citrus aquatic fragrance built for high-heat days and effortless morning routines. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour citruses, dark plum, and tart black currant. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness transitions into an icy core of water notes, h…

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Reckless reads as a polished sweet floral with jasmine, ylang-ylang and sparkling aldehydes up top, then a softer fruity, powdery heart. Several wearers compare it to Love, Don't Be Shy, but with a cleaner floral profile and a smoother, more balanced feel. It suits someone who wants a feminine, dressed-up scent with s…

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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, Blue or Reckless?

Reckless takes 6 of 7 categories. Blue is rated 3.82/5 from 137 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Blue for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue or Reckless?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue and Reckless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss.

Is Blue or Reckless better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reckless is the stronger pick. For winter, Reckless is the stronger pick. Blue suits daytime wear; Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue and Reckless?

Blue has top notes of Citruses, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Green Notes and Juniper Berries, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and oak moss. Reckless has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Bergamot and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Peach and Rose, a base of Clove, Castoreum, Vetiver and oak moss.