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Reckless vs Semi-Bespoke No. 10

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

Updated 797 ratings analysed
Closely related
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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Semi-Bespoke No. 10

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Reckless4/7
Semi-Bespoke No. 103/7
Ratings & consensus
Semi-Bespoke No. 10
Community sentiment
Semi-Bespoke No. 10
Longevity
Reckless
Sillage & projection
Reckless
Value for money
Reckless
Versatility
Semi-Bespoke No. 10
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
Semi-Bespoke No. 10Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 757 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.53/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 47%Had 10%Want 43%
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 10Rating 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

65%Love
28%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 10Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value22
Category winnerRecklessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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
PeachCorianderCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamotStar Anise
Heart
CinnamonRoseYlang-YlangVioletClovesJasmine
Base
Orris RootOakmossOlibanumMyrrhSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedarAmbergris
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Peach. 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
Spring100
Summer69
Fall75
Winter63
Day71
Night100
Category winnerSemi-Bespoke No. 10Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex15
Women83
Men38
Unisex62
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#14,131

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Semi-Bespoke No. 10 opens with bergamot, mandarin and peach over cardamom and coriander, then settles into a soft frankincense, floral spice, and creamy woods blend. It wears smooth, powdery, and quietly luxurious rather than loud. This suits someone who enjoys warm spicy chypres with an ethereal incense thread. Sever…

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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 Semi-Bespoke No. 10?

Reckless takes 4 of 7 categories. Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 10 is rated 4.53/5 from 40 votes. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 10 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reckless or Semi-Bespoke No. 10?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 10 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reckless or Semi-Bespoke No. 10?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 10 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reckless and Semi-Bespoke No. 10 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Peach.

Is Reckless or Semi-Bespoke No. 10 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Semi-Bespoke No. 10 is the stronger pick. For winter, Semi-Bespoke No. 10 is the stronger pick. Reckless suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 10 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reckless and Semi-Bespoke No. 10?

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. Semi-Bespoke No. 10 has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Violet, a base of Orris Root, Oakmoss, Olibanum and Myrrh.

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