Cachet vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cachet takes 5 of 8 categories.
CachetChoose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cachet5/8
Retrospection3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Cachet
- Community sentiment
- Cachet
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Cachet
- Versatility
- Cachet
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Retrospection
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cachet
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CachetPrince MatchabelliRetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 375 votes
Have 39%Had 41%Want 20%
3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerCachetRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
375 votes
24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerCachetMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRetrospection
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCachetBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
earthy92%
woody84%
animalic77%
musky69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesGalbanumSpicesGreen Grass
Heart2 to 3 hours
VetiverJasmineOrris RootPatchouliRose
Base5 to 7 hours
OakmossLeatherCivetAmberMusk
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 seasonSpring77
Summer37
Fall100
Winter69
Day100
Night70
Spring86
Summer21
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
Category winnerCachetMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,118
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews79
Overall rank#19,087
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerCachetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCachet by Prince Matchabelli is a classic green chypre floral that defined a bold, independent style upon its debut in 1970. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes, bitter galbanum, and fresh green grass, seasoned with warm spices. As the bright, soapy sparkle settles, a floral heart of powdery orris ro…
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, Cachet or Retrospection?
Cachet takes 5 of 8 categories. Cachet is rated 4.10/5 from 375 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Cachet for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cachet or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Cachet 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cachet or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Cachet 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cachet and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and animalic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Galbanum, Vetiver and Jasmine.
Is Cachet or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cachet is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Cachet suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cachet and Retrospection?
Cachet has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Spices and Green Grass, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Orris Root and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Civet and Amber. 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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