Fragrance comparison

18°C vs Retrospection

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

2 wins

18°C

By Cloud

5.001 votes

Rank #54,432 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #19,634 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories.

18°C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

18°C2/3

Retrospection1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 18°C
Sillage & projection: 18°C
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Retrospection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

18°CBy Cloud

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity18°C

Sillage18°C

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

amber83%

green74%

animalic65%

leather56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, animalic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Earl Grey TeaBergamotOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmine

Base

AmberTonka BeanLeatherOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,634

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

18°C by By Cloud is a unisex white floral citrus fragrance with a bright Earl Grey tea and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley, tiare flower and jasmine. The base adds amber, tonka, leather and oakmoss, giving the clean floral freshness a warmer, more textured finish. It looks best suited …

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Retrospection by JMP Artisan Perfumes resurrects the bold, unapologetic swagger of traditional masculine perfumery from the late twentieth century. Created by Polish independent perfumer Jakub Pietrynka, this composition opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, soapy aldehydes, and zesty bergamot. Within minutes, …

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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, 18°C or Retrospection?

18°C takes 2 of 3 categories. 18°C is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose 18°C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 18°C or Retrospection?

18°C lasts longest (18°C 100/100, Retrospection 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 18°C or Retrospection?

18°C projects furthest (18°C 100/100, Retrospection 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18°C and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, animalic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is 18°C or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

18°C suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18°C and Retrospection?

18°C has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Leather and Oakmoss. Retrospection has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Wormwood, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Beeswax.