Bench Motion For Him vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospection takes 3 of 4 categories.
Bench Motion For HimChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bench Motion For Him1/4
Retrospection3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Bench Motion For Him
- 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
Bench Motion For HimBench.RetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%
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 hate0%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
80%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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
Category winners
LongevityRetrospection
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBench Motion For HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
CinnamonGeraniumClovesLavender
Base
VanilaSandalwoodCedarVetiver
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves
Base8-10+ hrs
OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cloves. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer21
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#76,373
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,772
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBench Motion For Him opens with a bright mix of apple and bergamot, leading into a warm spicy heart of cinnamon and cloves. This woody spicy scent settles into a comfortable base of vanilla and sandalwood. It is a casual choice for daily wear during autumn months when the crisp air complements the sweet and spicy prof…
Reviews →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, …
Reviews →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, Bench Motion For Him or Retrospection?
Retrospection takes 3 of 4 categories. Bench Motion For Him is rated 2.20/5 from 5 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Bench Motion For Him for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bench Motion For Him or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Bench Motion For Him 27/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bench Motion For Him or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Bench Motion For Him 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bench Motion For Him and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cloves.
Is Bench Motion For Him or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bench Motion For Him and Retrospection?
Bench Motion For Him has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium, Cloves and Lavender, a base of Vanila, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.
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