Cabochard Parfum vs Reckless
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cabochard ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
RecklessChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cabochard Parfum3/7
Reckless4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cabochard Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Cabochard Parfum
- Longevity
- Reckless
- Sillage & projection
- Reckless
- Value for money
- Cabochard Parfum
- 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
Cabochard ParfumGrèsRecklessRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 311 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 757 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerCabochard ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
311 votes
47%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
413 votes
Category winnerCabochard ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReckless
SillageReckless
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCabochard ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
leather77%
warm spicy69%
mossy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesSpicy NotesTarragonSageAsafoetidaLemonFruity Notes
Heart
GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangOrris RootRose
Base
LeatherOakmossTobaccoPatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis
Base
CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Tarragon, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer61
Fall94
Winter48
Day100
Night46
Category winnerRecklessMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,182
PerfumerBernard Chant
Launched—
Reviews25
Overall rank#805
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews115
Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGrès Cabochard Parfum is an unyielding leather chypre built around bitter oakmoss, dry tobacco, and sharp tarragon. Launched in 1959 by Bernard Chant, it opens with crisp aldehydes and pungent asafoetida before sinking into a dark floral heart of geranium and jasmine. It suits cold weather, evening crisp air, and love…
Reviews →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…
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, Cabochard Parfum or Reckless?
Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories. Cabochard Parfum is rated 4.35/5 from 311 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Cabochard Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cabochard Parfum or Reckless?
Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Cabochard Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cabochard Parfum or Reckless?
Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Cabochard Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cabochard Parfum and Reckless smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tarragon, Geranium and Jasmine.
Is Cabochard Parfum or Reckless better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reckless is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabochard Parfum is the stronger pick. Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cabochard Parfum and Reckless?
Cabochard Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Spicy Notes, Tarragon and Sage, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Patchouli. 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.
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