Fig Extasy vs Reckless Pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reckless Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.
Fig ExtasyChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reckless Pour HommeChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fig Extasy2/7
Reckless Pour Homme5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reckless Pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Reckless Pour Homme
- Longevity
- Reckless Pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Reckless Pour Homme
- Value for money
- Fig Extasy
- Versatility
- Fig Extasy
- 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
Fig ExtasyManceraReckless Pour HommeRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 951 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
4.32/ 5 · 733 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerReckless Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
951 votes
63%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
389 votes
Category winnerReckless Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReckless Pour Homme
SillageReckless Pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFig ExtasyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
green84%
fresh77%
leather69%
sweet61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Fig NectarIncenseBlack PepperGinger
Heart3 to 4 hours
Fig LeafLeatherSandalwoodCedarLavenderThyme
Base4 to 6 hours
Vanilla PodSiam BenzoinTonka BeanStyrax
Top
Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
ArtemisiaJasmineRose
Base
CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Ginger and Cedar. Durations are only published for Fig Extasy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer76
Fall94
Winter53
Day100
Night56
Spring93
Summer42
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night86
Category winnerFig ExtasyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,919
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#440
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews120
Category winnerReckless Pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFig Extasy by Mancera presents an unconventional take on fig by trading standard aquatic sweetness for dry woods, resins, and spice. The opening pairs sweet fig nectar with smoky incense, sharp ginger, and cracked black pepper. As the first rush settles, green fig leaf cuts through a rich heart of cedar, sandalwood, a…
Reviews →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…
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, Fig Extasy or Reckless Pour Homme?
Reckless Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Fig Extasy is rated 3.94/5 from 951 votes; Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes. Choose Fig Extasy for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fig Extasy or Reckless Pour Homme?
Reckless Pour Homme lasts longest (Reckless Pour Homme 80/100, Fig Extasy 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fig Extasy or Reckless Pour Homme?
Reckless Pour Homme projects furthest (Reckless Pour Homme 71/100, Fig Extasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fig Extasy and Reckless Pour Homme smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Black Pepper, Ginger and Cedar.
Is Fig Extasy or Reckless Pour Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fig Extasy is the stronger pick. For winter, Reckless Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Fig Extasy suits daytime wear; Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fig Extasy and Reckless Pour Homme?
Fig Extasy has top notes of Fig Nectar, Incense, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla Pod, Siam Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Styrax. 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.
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