The smell in short
Main smell: woody and gourmand. It opens with aldehydes and citruses, moves to jasmine and ylang-ylang and dries down to oakmoss and cinnamon.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Roja Reckless notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Roja Dove Roja Reckless EDP
Roja Reckless EDP comes from Roja Dove. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like jasmine and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, peach and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Jil Sander #4 and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and cinnamon are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
Roja Reckless price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €326. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jil Sander #4 and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Will people notice Roja Reckless?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Roja Reckless dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander #4 (13 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (11 shared notes) and Lanvin Arpege (10 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Roja Reckless?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Roja Reckless come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.