Cardin vs Reckless
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories.
CardinChoose it for a woody and amber 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.
Cardin3/7
Reckless4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cardin
- Community sentiment
- Cardin
- Longevity
- Reckless
- Sillage & projection
- Reckless
- Value for money
- Cardin
- 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
CardinPierre CardinRecklessRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 252 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 757 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
252 votes
47%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
413 votes
Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReckless
SillageReckless
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCardinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
musky84%
aldehydic77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses
Heart
Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk
Top
AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis
Base
CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Clove, Bergamot and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer0
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#26,362
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#805
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews115
Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPierre Cardin's 1976 debut scent Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that bypasses modern sugary trends. It pairs fizzy aldehydes with warm clove and a base of earthy oak moss. This fragrance is designed for individuals who appreciate retro structure, dry woods, and low-key animalic warmth during crisp autumn days.
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, Cardin or Reckless?
Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories. Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber 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, Cardin or Reckless?
Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Cardin 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cardin or Reckless?
Projection is very close: Reckless 71/100, Cardin 70/100 for sillage.
Do Cardin and Reckless smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Clove, Bergamot and Citruses.
Is Cardin or Reckless better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reckless is the stronger pick. For winter, Cardin is the stronger pick. Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cardin and Reckless?
Cardin has top notes of Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Oak, a base of Amber, Civetta, oak moss and French labdanum. 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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