Celesto Intense vs Retrospect
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Celesto Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.
Celesto IntenseChoose it for a yellow floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RetrospectChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Celesto Intense3/4
Retrospect1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Celesto Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Celesto Intense
- Value for money
- Celesto Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Retrospect
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Celesto IntenseRiiffs PerfumesRetrospectMeritWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
3.93/ 5 · 519 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
41%Love
30%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
519 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCelesto Intense
SillageCelesto Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCelesto IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
aquatic92%
sweet84%
floral77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
musky100%
powdery92%
floral84%
iris77%
fresh69%
fruity61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CascaloneAmbrettePear
Heart
Ylang YlangEgyptian JasmineNarcissus
Base
PatchouliMoss
Top
PearAmbretteAldehydesBergamot
Heart
OrrisJasmineVioletRoseRosemary
Base
MuskMossVanilla
InformationalShared notesAmbrette, Pear, Egyptian Jasmine and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer51
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
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#56,587
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,170
PerfumerFanny Bal
Launched—
Reviews158
Category winnerRetrospectHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCelesto Intense pairs a juicy pear and airy aquatic opening with a floral heart of jasmine, ylang ylang, and narcissus. It reads bright, watery, and softly sweet rather than heavy, with patchouli and moss giving the dry-down a greener, slightly earthy edge. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys feminine floral …
Reviews →Retrospect opens with a sharp burst of crisp pear and airy aldehydes before settling into a soft, powdery heart of orris and violet. As it sits on skin, clean musk and warm vanilla create an intimate second-skin feel. It works best during cool spring mornings and quiet office workdays where subtle elegance matters.
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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Which is better, Celesto Intense or Retrospect?
Celesto Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Celesto Intense is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Retrospect is rated 3.93/5 from 519 votes. Choose Celesto Intense for a yellow floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospect for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Celesto Intense or Retrospect?
Celesto Intense lasts longest (Celesto Intense 64/100, Retrospect 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Celesto Intense or Retrospect?
Projection is very close: Celesto Intense 45/100, Retrospect 43/100 for sillage.
Do Celesto Intense and Retrospect smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Ambrette, Pear, Egyptian Jasmine and Moss.
Is Celesto Intense or Retrospect better for summer or winter?
Celesto Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Celesto Intense and Retrospect?
Celesto Intense has top notes of Cascalone, Ambrette and Pear, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Egyptian Jasmine and Narcissus, a base of Patchouli and Moss. Retrospect has top notes of Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss and Vanilla.
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