Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Men vs Reckless Pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,574 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #3,382 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.32733 votes

Rank #429 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reckless Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Men1/7

Reckless Pour Homme6/7

Ratings & consensus: Reckless Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Reckless Pour Homme
Longevity: Reckless Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Reckless Pour Homme
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Men
Versatility: Reckless Pour Homme
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

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

Reckless Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

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 hate

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityReckless Pour Homme

SillageReckless Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

Top

Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

ArtemisiaJasmineRose

Base

CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring93

Summer42

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,382

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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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…

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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, Marc Jacobs Men or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes; Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money. 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, Marc Jacobs Men or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme lasts longest (Reckless Pour Homme 80/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Men or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme projects furthest (Reckless Pour Homme 71/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Men and Reckless Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot.

Is Marc Jacobs Men or Reckless Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reckless Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Reckless Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear; Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Men and Reckless Pour Homme?

Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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.