Fragrance comparison

Dans la Nuit vs Reckless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 971 ratings analysed

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,814 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #804 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dans la Nuit2/7

Reckless5/7

Ratings & consensus: Reckless
Community sentiment: Dans la Nuit
Longevity: Reckless
Sillage & projection: Reckless
Value for money: Dans la Nuit
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

Dans la NuitWorth

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

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

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerDans la NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value47

Category winnerDans la NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesVioletGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberCivetTonka BeanMuskVanillaVetiver

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Bergamot and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,814

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dans la Nuit by Worth is a classic floral fragrance launched in 1924, defined by its complex aldehydic and powdery character. It opens with sharp green notes and violet before softening into a resinous heart of carnation and orris root. Designed for evening wear, it creates a nostalgic atmosphere, making it a fitting …

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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, Dans la Nuit or Reckless?

Reckless takes 5 of 7 categories. Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dans la Nuit or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Dans la Nuit 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dans la Nuit or Reckless?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Dans la Nuit 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dans la Nuit and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Bergamot and Orris Root.

Is Dans la Nuit or Reckless better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reckless is the stronger pick. For winter, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. Dans la Nuit suits evening wear; Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dans la Nuit and Reckless?

Dans la Nuit has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Civet and Tonka Bean. 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.