The Trophy Elixir vs Reckless Pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
The Trophy ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Reckless Pour HommeChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Trophy Elixir4/7
Reckless Pour Homme3/7
- 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
The Trophy ElixirIn The BoxReckless Pour HommeRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 5%Want 49%
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 hate62%Love
28%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
63%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
389 votes
Category winnerThe Trophy ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Trophy Elixir
SillageThe Trophy Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Trophy ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber90%
warm spicy80%
aromatic70%
sweet60%
balsamic50%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
citrus61%
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 = sharedTop
LavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
IncensePatchouli
Base
Vanilla BeanTonka Bean
Top
Bay LeafLavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
ArtemisiaJasmineRose
Base
CypressCinnamonCardamomBlack PepperOakmossGingerIncenseCedar
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 seasonSpring57
Summer4
Fall93
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring93
Summer42
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night86
Category winnerReckless Pour HommeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,088
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#439
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews120
Category winnerReckless Pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →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 →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, The Trophy Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme?
The Trophy Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. The Trophy Elixir is rated 4.48/5 from 29 votes; Reckless Pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 733 votes. Choose The Trophy Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Reckless Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Trophy Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme?
They last about the same: The Trophy Elixir 82/100, Reckless Pour Homme 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Trophy Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme?
The Trophy Elixir projects furthest (The Trophy Elixir 77/100, Reckless Pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Trophy Elixir and Reckless Pour Homme 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 The Trophy Elixir or Reckless Pour Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reckless Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, The Trophy Elixir is the stronger pick. The Trophy Elixir suits evening wear; Reckless Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Trophy Elixir and Reckless Pour Homme?
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. 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.
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