Fragrance comparison

Reckless vs Testardo Basic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 757 ratings analysed

1 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #804 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Testardo Basic

Pola

—0 votes

Rank #76,342 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 1 of 1 categories.

Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Testardo Basic
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

Reckless1/1

Testardo Basic0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Testardo BasicPola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

citrus100%

woody91%

yellow floral83%

white floral74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, yellow floral 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

Top

BergamotCitrusesOrange

Heart

JasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#804

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#76,342

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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Testardo Basic by Pola opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter orange before settling into a light floral core of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base rests on clean musk and quiet woody notes. Built for warm summer mornings and casual daytime wear, it offers an easygoing option for men seeking a fresh citrus fra…

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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.

Do Reckless and Testardo Basic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, yellow floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Reckless or Testardo Basic better for summer or winter?

Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reckless and Testardo Basic?

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. Testardo Basic has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.