Fragrance comparison

Miss vs Reckless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 844 ratings analysed

Miss

Worth

4.2287 votes

Rank #5,908 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #804 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Miss3/7

Reckless4/7

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

MissWorth

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerMissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageMiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangBergamotPineappleRhuburb

Heart

CloveOrchidRoseCypressVioletCarawayCarnationJasmine

Base

Benzoinoak mossMuskAmberVirginia CedarRaspberryVetiverVanille

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,908

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophisticated, mature, and uniquely blended composition that avoids dated tropes. Perfect for the woman who appreciates 1970s maximalist perfumery with a clean, woody finish fo…

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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, Miss or Reckless?

Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories. Miss is rated 4.22/5 from 87 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Miss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Miss or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Miss 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miss or Reckless?

Miss projects furthest (Miss 75/100, Reckless 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miss and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot.

Is Miss or Reckless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Miss and Reckless?

Miss has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Clove, Orchid, Rose and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, oak moss, Musk and Amber. 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.