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Reckless Pour Homme vs The Trophy Elixir

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

Updated 762 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Reckless Pour Homme

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • The Trophy Elixir

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Reckless Pour Homme3/7
The Trophy Elixir4/7
Ratings & consensus
Reckless Pour Homme
Community sentiment
The Trophy Elixir
Longevity
The Trophy Elixir
Sillage & projection
The Trophy Elixir
Value for money
The Trophy Elixir
Versatility
Reckless Pour Homme
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
The Trophy ElixirIn The Box
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 733 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
Category winnerReckless Pour HommeRating 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

62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityThe Trophy Elixir

SillageThe Trophy Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value78
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
citrus61%
vanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
ArtemisiaJasmineRose
Base
CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar
Top
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer42
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night86
Spring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Category winnerReckless Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex14
Women3
Men75
Unisex18
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Overall rank#26,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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The Trophy Elixir by In The Box blends an aromatic opening of lavender and black pepper with a deep, resinous heart of incense and patchouli. Resting on a base of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, this unisex scent provides a cozy, sweet experience. It is ideal for cool-weather evenings when you want a rich, lingering pr…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Reckless Pour Homme or The Trophy Elixir?

The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes; The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reckless Pour Homme or The Trophy Elixir?

They last about the same: The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Reckless Pour Homme 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Reckless Pour Homme or The Trophy Elixir?

The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Reckless Pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reckless Pour Homme and The Trophy Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Incense.

Is Reckless Pour Homme or The Trophy Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reckless Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, The Trophy Elixir is the stronger pick. Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear; The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reckless Pour Homme and The Trophy Elixir?

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. The Trophy Elixir has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla Bean and Tonka Bean.

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