Fragrance comparison

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man vs Reckless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 798 ratings analysed

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man

Jil Sander

4.1741 votes

Rank #16,626 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #804 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 7 of 7 categories.

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. 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.

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man0/7

Reckless7/7

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

Jil Sander Scent 79 ManJil Sander

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 21%Had 17%Want 62%

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

46%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

41 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRecklessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

powdery84%

smoky77%

leather69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageIncenseAngelica

Heart

Orris RootJasmineViolet

Base

LeatherVetiverSandalwood

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Jasmine, Violet and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer50

Fall100

Winter79

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,626

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is a dry, smoky woody aromatic cologne that opens with crisp clary sage, earthy angelica root, and cool incense smoke. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, the scent shifts from herbal greenery into a powdery floral heart of orris root and gentle violet petals. As it warms up on your skin, it revea…

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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, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man or Reckless?

Reckless takes 7 of 7 categories. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is rated 4.17/5 from 41 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Jil Sander Scent 79 Man for a aromatic and amber character. 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, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man or Reckless?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jil Sander Scent 79 Man and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Jasmine, Violet and Leather.

Is Jil Sander Scent 79 Man or Reckless better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reckless is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Scent 79 Man is the stronger pick. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man suits evening wear; Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jil Sander Scent 79 Man and Reckless?

Jil Sander Scent 79 Man has top notes of Clary Sage, Incense and Angelica, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.