Fragrance comparison

Chypré Extraordinaire vs Reckless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,337 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypré Extraordinaire

Roja Dove

4.27580 votes

Rank #568 WoodyPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #804 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chypré Extraordinaire
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chypré Extraordinaire4/7

Reckless3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 580 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

299 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageChypré Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRecklessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia

Base

OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter94

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex66

Women19

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#568

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypré Extraordinaire opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then quickly turns plush and textured, with peach, plum, white florals and a mossy, musky base. It feels polished and old-world in structure, but richer and more floral than many classic chypres. This suits shoppers who enjoy complex, dressy fragrances w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypré Extraordinaire or Reckless?

Chypré Extraordinaire takes 4 of 7 categories. Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypré Extraordinaire or Reckless?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Reckless 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypré Extraordinaire or Reckless?

Chypré Extraordinaire projects furthest (Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100, Reckless 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypré Extraordinaire and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chypré Extraordinaire or Reckless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chypré Extraordinaire and Reckless?

Chypré Extraordinaire has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Orris. 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.