Reckless vs Semi-Bespoke No. 17
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reckless takes 2 of 3 categories.
RecklessChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 17Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Reckless2/3
Semi-Bespoke No. 170/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- 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 DoveSemi-Bespoke No. 17Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 757 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
413 votes
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageReckless
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
yellow floral61%
aldehydic100%
fresh92%
woody84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis
Base
CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon
Notes
AldehydesOakmossJasmineVioletOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseAmaryllisPeachVetiverSandalwoodMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall94
Winter48
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#804
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews115
Overall rank#50,371
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReckless 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…
Reviews →Semi-Bespoke No. 17 opens with bright aldehydes and citrus, then settles into a polished floral heart of jasmine, violet, rose and ylang-ylang. Peach softens the structure, while oakmoss, sandalwood, orris, leather and tonka give the dry-down a powdery, woody, slightly vintage feel. It suits someone who enjoys elegant…
Reviews →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. 17?
Reckless takes 2 of 3 categories. Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 17 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 17 for a aldehydic and fresh character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Reckless or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?
They last about the same: Reckless 80/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 17 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Reckless or Semi-Bespoke No. 17?
Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 17 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reckless and Semi-Bespoke No. 17 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Peach.
Is Reckless or Semi-Bespoke No. 17 better for summer or winter?
Reckless suits daytime wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 17 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reckless and Semi-Bespoke No. 17?
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. 17 features Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Jasmine, Violet and Orris Root.
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