Fragrance comparison

Reckless Pour Homme vs Zuac

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 741 ratings analysed

3 wins

Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.32733 votes

Rank #440 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Zuac

Aman

4.008 votes

Rank #59,319 Warm SpicyWoody

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 longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Zuac
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Reckless Pour Homme3/4

Zuac1/4

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

ZuacAman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 733 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

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

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityReckless Pour Homme

SillageReckless Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerZuacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody 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

Pink PepperTangerine

Heart

Bay LeafClovesSaffron

Base

IncensePatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Overall rank#59,319

PerfumerJacques Chabert

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…

Reviews →

Zuac by Aman is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Zuac was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pink Pepper and Tangerine; middle notes are Bay Leaf, Cloves and Saffron; base notes are Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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 Pour Homme or Zuac?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes; Zuac is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Zuac for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reckless Pour Homme or Zuac?

Reckless Pour Homme lasts longest (Reckless Pour Homme 80/100, Zuac 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reckless Pour Homme or Zuac?

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

Do Reckless Pour Homme and Zuac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf and Incense.

Is Reckless Pour Homme or Zuac better for summer or winter?

Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Zuac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reckless Pour Homme and Zuac?

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. Zuac has top notes of Pink Pepper and Tangerine, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Cloves and Saffron, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver.