Fragrance comparison

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir vs Reckless Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,088 ratings analysed

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Armaf

4.38355 votes

Rank #961 CitrusVanilla

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34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.32733 votes

Rank #440 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Reckless Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir3/7

Reckless Pour Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Community sentiment: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Longevity: Reckless Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Reckless Pour Homme
Value for money: Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
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

Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirArmaf

Reckless Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 355 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 733 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

311 votes

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

389 votes

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityReckless Pour Homme

SillageReckless Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

caramel77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense

Base

VanillaVetiver

Top

Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

ArtemisiaJasmineRose

Base

CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer55

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer42

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir opens with a bright burst of sweet citrus that immediately grabs your attention. The juicy mandarin and fresh orange sparkle against a sharp background of lavender and black pepper. As the liquid warms on your skin, it shifts from a zesty splash into a heavy, dark gourmand. The heart brings…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes; Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme lasts longest (Reckless Pour Homme 80/100, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme projects furthest (Reckless Pour Homme 71/100, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Reckless Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense.

Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Reckless Pour Homme?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Incense, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.