Fragrance comparison

Ki vs Reckless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 822 ratings analysed

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.0665 votes

Rank #33,106 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #804 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ki
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ki1/7

Reckless6/7

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

KiMirko Buffini Firenze

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

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

31%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

65 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

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerKiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

vanilla100%

coconut92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SesameAldehydesOrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

CoconutMagnoliaCinnamonRoseClove

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ki by Mirko Buffini Firenze opens with a sharp burst of bright aldehydes and crisp bergamot before shifting into a warm, nut-tinted gourmand profile. Nutty sesame seeds pair with creamy coconut milk in the heart, while subtle pink pepper and dry cinnamon lend an unexpected bite. As the bright citrus recedes, rich vani…

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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, Ki or Reckless?

Reckless takes 6 of 7 categories. Ki is rated 4.06/5 from 65 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Ki for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime 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, Ki or Reckless?

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

Which projects more, Ki or Reckless?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Ki 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ki and Reckless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Rose.

Is Ki or Reckless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ki and Reckless?

Ki has top notes of Sesame, Aldehydes, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Magnolia, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. 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.