Reckless Pour Homme, from Roja Dove was released in 2014. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Lavender, and Lemon, middle notes of Artemisia, Jasmine, and Rose, and base notes of Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cypress, Ginger, Incense, Labdanum, Musk, Oakmoss, Orris Root, Pepper, Sandalwood, Styrax, Tonka Bean, and Vetiver.
Reckless was a blind buy that blew my mind in an instant. It opens straight away with an explosion of the highest quality cinnamon I’ve ever smelled, alongside refreshing notes of bergamot, lemon and lavender. The unique note of bay leaf soon emerges which is dry, herbal and slightly vegetal. I picture this fragrance structured like a trident. On one side you’ve got traditionally masculine, fougere qualities from the lavender, cypress, bay leaf and citruses - and on the other side are gentle Chypre qualities from the creamy oakmoss and leathery labdanum. Then right in the middle, the spicy oriental profile takes charge with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and incense. This is incredibly unique and yet so comforting to wear, this fragrance has endless amounts of depth - if you spend time searching for the bottom you will never reach it. I’m absolutely in love with Reckless and this is fast becoming one of my favourite fragrances of all time.