Fragrance comparison

Azure vs Retrospection

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Azure

Denim

3.4224 votes

Rank #22,127 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,165 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 5 of 6 categories.

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

Azure1/6

Retrospection5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzureDenim

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerRetrospectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

13%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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value61

Category winnerAzureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

conifer53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Siberian PineEucalyptusBergamotRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesBalsam FirThymeGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarLeatherWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerRetrospectionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall87

Winter80

Day100

Night45

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

Date 31%Work 28%Casual 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,165

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Azure is a brisk aromatic fougere designed for invigorating daily grooming. It launches with an assertive rush of Siberian pine needles, medicinal eucalyptus, and tart bergamot that wakes up the senses immediately. As the initial sharp alcohol lifts, balsam fir and garden thyme merge with a warm pinch of spicy c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azure or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 5 of 6 categories. Azure is rated 3.42/5 from 24 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Azure for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azure or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Azure 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azure or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Azure 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azure and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Azure or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

Azure suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azure and Retrospection?

Azure has top notes of Siberian Pine, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Cloves, Balsam Fir, Thyme and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Leather, White Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.