Fragrance comparison

Splendor Solis vs Reckless Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 752 ratings analysed

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,702 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Reckless Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.32733 votes

Rank #440 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Reckless Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Splendor Solis1/5

Reckless Pour Homme4/5

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

Splendor SolisLydeen

Reckless Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

4.32/ 5 · 733 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

63%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

389 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityReckless Pour Homme

SillageReckless Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSplendor SolisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

Top

Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon

Heart

ArtemisiaJasmineRose

Base

CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Black Pepper, Cedar and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring93

Summer42

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews120

Category winnerReckless Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Splendor Solis by Lydeen opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and red wine that quickly yields to a structured heart of cypress and frankincense. This woody aromatic composition settles into a smoky, resinous base that feels grounded yet bright. It suits those who appreciate complex, outdoorsy scents for crisp autumn …

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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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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, Splendor Solis or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes; Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Splendor Solis or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme lasts longest (Reckless Pour Homme 80/100, Splendor Solis 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splendor Solis or Reckless Pour Homme?

Reckless Pour Homme projects furthest (Reckless Pour Homme 71/100, Splendor Solis 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Splendor Solis and Reckless Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Black Pepper, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Splendor Solis or Reckless Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Splendor Solis and Reckless Pour Homme?

Splendor Solis has top notes of Mandarin, Red Wine and Mint, heart notes of Frankincense, Cypress, Black Pepper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Smoke, Labdanum and Patchouli. 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.