Fragrance comparison

Marbert Woman vs Reckless

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 848 ratings analysed

Marbert Woman

Marbert

4.2491 votes

Rank #10,785 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #775 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marbert Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marbert Woman2/7

Reckless5/7

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

Marbert WomanMarbert

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%

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

41%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

91 votes

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerMarbert WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMarbert WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodYlang-YlangJasminePatchouliOrris RootRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilleoak mossCastoreum

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marbert Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#775

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Woman arrives with an uncompromising blast of bitter bergamot and honeyed African orange flower that commands immediate attention. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp initial alcohol settles, the fragrance unveils a dense core of creamy sandalwood, velvety orris root, and rich ylang-ylang. The overall texture…

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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, Marbert Woman or Reckless?

Reckless takes 5 of 7 categories. Marbert Woman is rated 4.24/5 from 91 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Marbert Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, 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, Marbert Woman or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Marbert Woman 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Woman or Reckless?

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

Do Marbert Woman and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Marbert Woman or Reckless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Woman and Reckless?

Marbert Woman has top notes of Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, oak moss and Castoreum. 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.