Fragrance comparison

Ahuizotl vs Retrospection

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Ahuizotl

Prin

4.2524 votes

Rank #22,892 EarthyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #19,087 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories.

Ahuizotl
Choose it for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ahuizotl1/6

Retrospection4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AhuizotlPrin

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 84%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerAhuizotlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

soft spicy77%

animalic69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MushroomSoil TinctureAmbergrisClary SageChoya NakhBlack hemlock or TsugaAldehydesBitter OrangePine needlesArtemisiaLicoriceBlack Currant

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter90

Day75

Night100

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,892

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,087

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ahuizotl by Prin is an uncompromising, botanical fragrance built around soil tincture, mushroom, and real ambergris. Created by independent perfumer Prin Lomros and released in 2022, this unisex extrait explores wet earth, pine needles, and dark woods rather than polite sweetness. From the first spray, bitter orange a…

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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, Ahuizotl or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories. Ahuizotl is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Ahuizotl for a earthy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ahuizotl or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Ahuizotl 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ahuizotl or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Ahuizotl 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ahuizotl and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage and Aldehydes.

Is Ahuizotl or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

Ahuizotl suits evening wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ahuizotl and Retrospection?

Ahuizotl features Mushroom, Soil Tincture, Ambergris, Clary Sage and Choya Nakh. 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.