Fragrance comparison

Shocking vs Reckless

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 1,105 ratings analysed

Shocking

Schiaparelli

3.40348 votes

Rank #1,281 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Reckless

Roja Dove

4.20757 votes

Rank #805 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shocking
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Best in winter.
Reckless
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Shocking0/7

Reckless5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShockingSchiaparelli

RecklessRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 348 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

57%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

343 votes

47%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityReckless

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRecklessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

honey77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesTarragonBergamot

Heart

White HoneyNarcissusJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

CivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberClovePatchouli

Top

AldehydesCitrusesBergamotTarragon

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangPeachRoseVioletGeraniumAmaryllis

Base

CloveCastoreumVetiveroak mossOrris RootSandalwoodLeatherCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Tarragon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall94

Winter48

Day100

Night46

Category winnerRecklessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,281

PerfumerJean Carles

Launched—

Reviews105

Overall rank#805

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerRecklessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shocking by Schiaparelli is a bold oriental floral from 1937 that defines vintage glamour. It features a sharp opening of aldehydes and tarragon that settles into a rich, honeyed floral heart. The base remains warm and deeply animalic, making it a daring choice for formal evening events or cold autumn nights where you…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shocking or Reckless?

Reckless takes 5 of 7 categories. Shocking is rated 3.40/5 from 348 votes; Reckless is rated 4.20/5 from 757 votes. Choose Shocking for a musky and powdery character. Best in winter. Choose Reckless for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shocking or Reckless?

Reckless lasts longest (Reckless 80/100, Shocking 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shocking or Reckless?

Projection is very close: Shocking 71/100, Reckless 71/100 for sillage.

Do Shocking and Reckless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Tarragon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Shocking or Reckless better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reckless is the stronger pick. For winter, Shocking is the stronger pick. Reckless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shocking and Reckless?

Shocking has top notes of Aldehydes, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of White Honey, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Civetta, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.