Fragrance comparison

Branco vs Reckless Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 735 ratings analysed

Branco

Reserva

4.502 votes

Rank #58,045 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.32733 votes

Rank #440 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Branco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Reckless Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Branco0/4

Reckless Pour Homme3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrancoReserva

Reckless Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.32/ 5 · 733 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

389 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageReckless Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value45

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypress

Base

OakmossMuskLeather

Top

Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

ArtemisiaJasmineRose

Base

CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring93

Summer42

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reserva Branco opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into a dry heart of cedarwood, vetiver, and cypress. As the scent matures on skin, earthier notes of oakmoss, patchouli, and raw leather create a structured, green-woody spine. It feels tailored for cool morning commutes, offi…

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Reckless Pour Homme opens with bright lemon, bergamot, lavender and bay leaf, then turns greener, darker and spicier as cardamom, cinnamon, clove and cypress push through. It feels polished and masculine, with a smooth resinous base. This suits someone who likes aromatic spice over sweetness. It can wear beautifully f…

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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, Branco or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Branco is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes. Choose Branco for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Branco or Reckless Pour Homme?

They last about the same: Branco 80/100, Reckless Pour Homme 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Branco or Reckless Pour Homme?

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

Do Branco and Reckless Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar and Cypress.

Is Branco or Reckless Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Branco suits day or night wear; Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Branco and Reckless Pour Homme?

Branco has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Leather. Reckless Pour Homme has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cypress, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Black Pepper.