Fragrance comparison

Iron Man vs Reckless

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 804 ratings analysed

Iron Man

Marvel

3.8347 votes

Rank #13,738 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #770 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iron Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iron Man3/7

Reckless4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iron ManMarvel

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 64%Had 6%Want 31%

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

19%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

47 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageIron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value47

Category winnerIron ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart1-2 hrs

CloveGeraniumTarragon

Base2-4 hrs

SandalwoodCedarGrassOlive Tree

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Clove and Geranium. Durations are only published for Iron Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer61

Fall100

Winter96

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerIron ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 51%Work 22%Date 15%Party 12%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#770

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marvel Iron Man catches most buyers off guard. Expecting a sugary novelty spray, you get a dry, spicy blast instead. Crisp green apple and bergamot provide an initial burst of freshness that vanishes quickly. Then, pungent clove and grated cinnamon dominate the heart. It feels remarkably rustic and dry rather than mod…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iron Man or Reckless?

Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories. Iron Man is rated 3.83/5 from 47 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Iron Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iron Man or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Iron Man 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iron Man or Reckless?

Iron Man projects furthest (Iron Man 76/100, Reckless 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iron Man and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Clove and Geranium.

Is Iron Man or Reckless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iron Man and Reckless?

Iron Man has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Geranium and Tarragon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Grass and Olive Tree. 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.