Fragrance comparison

Pure Essence vs Reckless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 817 ratings analysed

Pure Essence

Pascal Morabito

3.7560 votes

Rank #36,849 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%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.

Pure Essence
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pure Essence1/7

Reckless6/7

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

Pure EssencePascal Morabito

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 32%

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

25%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

60 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPure EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

cinnamon83%

citrus74%

fresh65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGreen AppleGeranium

Heart

Cinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedar

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Geranium, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex29

Women2

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,849

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Pure Essence opens with a sharp burst of green apple and tart citruses, backed by a crisp geranium edge. As the top notes settle, warm cinnamon emerges to create a familiar cozy spice layer over dry cedar and smooth sandalwood. It feels clean and upright for chilly weekday mornings at the office.

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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, Pure Essence or Reckless?

Reckless takes 6 of 7 categories. Pure Essence is rated 3.75/5 from 60 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Pure Essence for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Essence or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Pure Essence 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Essence or Reckless?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Pure Essence 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Essence and Reckless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Geranium, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.

Is Pure Essence or Reckless better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pure Essence and Reckless?

Pure Essence has top notes of Citruses, Green Apple and Geranium, heart notes of Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar. 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.