Fragrance comparison

Reckless Pour Homme vs Strong as Metal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 734 ratings analysed

3 wins

Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.32733 votes

Rank #431 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reckless Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Reckless Pour Homme3/4

Strong as Metal0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Reckless Pour Homme
Value for money: Reckless Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reckless Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Reckless Pour HommeRoja Dove

Strong as MetalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 733 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

389 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageReckless Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value25

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

ArtemisiaJasmineRose

Base

CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot and Cypress. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer42

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reckless Pour Homme opens with bright lemon, bergamot, lavender and bay leaf, then turns greener, darker and spicier as cardamom, cinnamon, clove and cypress push through. It feels polished and masculine, with a smooth resinous base. This suits someone who likes aromatic spice over sweetness. It can wear beautifully f…

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Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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 Pour Homme or Strong as Metal?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes; Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reckless Pour Homme or Strong as Metal?

They last about the same: Reckless Pour Homme 80/100, Strong as Metal 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Reckless Pour Homme or Strong as Metal?

Reckless Pour Homme projects furthest (Reckless Pour Homme 71/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reckless Pour Homme and Strong as Metal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Cypress.

Is Reckless Pour Homme or Strong as Metal better for summer or winter?

Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reckless Pour Homme and Strong as Metal?

Reckless Pour Homme has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cypress, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Black Pepper. Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss.