Fragrance comparison

Pure Sport vs Reckless

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 770 ratings analysed

Pure Sport

Everlast

3.6913 votes

Rank #56,634 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #770 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pure Sport
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pure Sport1/5

Reckless4/5

Ratings & consensus: Reckless
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reckless
Sillage & projection: Reckless
Value for money: Pure Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reckless

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Pure SportEverlast

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 45%Had 45%Want 9%

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

31%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPure SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

rose61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

LavenderBergamotCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumRoseJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

SandalowoodMuskWoodsy Notes

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Pure Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 51%Work 31%Party 11%Date 7%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#770

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Pure Sport starts with a sharp, wake-up snap of sour bergamot and tart lemon. The alcohol lift clears in two minutes flat. From there, a cooling wash of wild lavender cuts through the zest, giving the profile a classic barbershop backbone. As the initial sharpness settles on warm skin, a crisp green geranium …

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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, Pure Sport or Reckless?

Reckless takes 4 of 5 categories. Pure Sport is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Pure Sport for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime 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, Pure Sport or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Pure Sport 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Sport or Reckless?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Pure Sport 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Sport and Reckless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Geranium and Rose.

Is Pure Sport or Reckless better for summer or winter?

Pure Sport suits daytime wear; Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Sport and Reckless?

Pure Sport has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Woodsy Notes. 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.