Fragrance comparison

Rubino vs Reckless

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 770 ratings analysed

Rubino

Paolo Gigli

4.0013 votes

Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #773 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 1 of 1 categories.

Rubino
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rubino0/1

Reckless1/1

Ratings & consensus: Reckless
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: Not scored

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RubinoPaolo Gigli

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 18%Want 62%

4.20/ 5 · 757 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerRecklessRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseOrangeBergamotLemonJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBlack PepperRaspberryWhite PeachVioletFennel

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanEbony WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliCedarVetiverWhite Musk

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Rubino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 36%Work 25%Casual 22%Party 17%

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#773

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rubino by Paolo Gigli hits the skin with an opulent clash of gardenia, sharp clove, and tart bergamot. The first spray is loud. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into velvety rose, sweet ylang-ylang, and ripe white peach. It feels classic yet vibrant. Black pepper and fennel lend an unexpected herbal…

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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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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, Rubino or Reckless?

Reckless takes 1 of 1 categories. Rubino is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Rubino for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Rubino and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Bergamot.

Is Rubino or Reckless better for summer or winter?

Rubino suits daytime wear; Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rubino and Reckless?

Rubino has top notes of Gardenia, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, heart notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Raspberry and White Peach, a base of Vanilla Bean, Ebony Wood, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.