Fragrance comparison

Reckless vs Rubino

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 770 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #769 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,299 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 4 of 4 categories.

Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Reckless4/4

Rubino0/4

Ratings & consensus: Reckless
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reckless
Sillage & projection: Reckless
Value for money: Not scored
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

RecklessRoja Dove

RubinoPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

Category winnerRecklessRating 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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and white floral

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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#769

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#53,299

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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Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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, Reckless or Rubino?

Reckless takes 4 of 4 categories. Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes; Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reckless or Rubino?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Rubino 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reckless or Rubino?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Rubino 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reckless and Rubino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Reckless or Rubino better for summer or winter?

Reckless suits daytime wear; Rubino suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reckless and Rubino?

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. Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood.