Fragrance comparison

Reckless vs Cardin

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,009 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #805 WoodyAromatic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #26,362 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Reckless4/7

Cardin3/7

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

RecklessRoja Dove

CardinPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Citruses, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#805

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#26,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Pierre Cardin's 1976 debut scent Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that bypasses modern sugary trends. It pairs fizzy aldehydes with warm clove and a base of earthy oak moss. This fragrance is designed for individuals who appreciate retro structure, dry woods, and low-key animalic warmth during crisp autumn days.

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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, Reckless or Cardin?

Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories. Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes; Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Reckless or Cardin?

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

Which projects more, Reckless or Cardin?

Projection is very close: Reckless 71/100, Cardin 70/100 for sillage.

Do Reckless and Cardin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Citruses, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Reckless or Cardin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Reckless and Cardin?

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. Cardin has top notes of Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Oak, a base of Amber, Civetta, oak moss and French labdanum.