Fragrance comparison

Reckless vs White Overdose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 759 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #789 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

White Overdose

Chaos

2.502 votes

Rank #70,458 FloralWhite Floral

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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Overdose
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Reckless4/4

White Overdose0/4

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

White OverdoseChaos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageReckless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRecklessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

cinnamon84%

fresh77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral 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

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonPink PepperPeachCoconutAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineHedioneLavenderViolet

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Peach, Violet and oak moss. Durations are only published for White Overdose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#789

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#70,458

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

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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White Overdose by Chaos flips classic chypre traditions on their head. It opens with an unexpected crash of dry cinnamon bark, fuzzy peach skin, and creamy coconut flesh before cooling down into crisp lavender and jasmine petals. The background holds an earthy backbone of oakmoss and patchouli that grounds the sweetne…

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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 White Overdose?

Reckless takes 4 of 4 categories. Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes; White Overdose is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Overdose for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reckless or White Overdose?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, White Overdose 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reckless or White Overdose?

Reckless projects furthest (Reckless 71/100, White Overdose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reckless and White Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Peach, Violet and oak moss.

Is Reckless or White Overdose better for summer or winter?

Reckless suits daytime wear; White Overdose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reckless and White Overdose?

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. White Overdose has top notes of Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Peach and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Hedione, Lavender and Violet, a base of oak moss and Patchouli.