Fragrance comparison

Chypre Molecular vs Retrospection

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Chypre Molecular

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

5.007 votes

Rank #34,874 OzonicCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #19,015 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Chypre Molecular
Choose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chypre Molecular2/4

Retrospection2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chypre Molecular
Sillage & projection: Chypre Molecular
Value for money: Retrospection
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

Chypre MolecularRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityChypre Molecular

SillageChypre Molecular

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

ozonic100%

citrus91%

aquatic83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeViolet LeafPearGalbanum

Heart

Ozonic notesFloral NotesGeraniumClovePatchouli

Base

OakmossTonka BeanMuskLeather

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Geranium, Oakmoss and Musk. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day75

Night100

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,874

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,015

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre Molecular by Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor creates a sharp, modern take on traditional structure. Opening with bright lime and green galbanum, it shifts into ozonic and floral middle notes. The dry-down relies on sturdy oakmoss, tonka bean, and leather, providing an urban, unisex profile suitable for office w…

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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, Chypre Molecular or Retrospection?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Chypre Molecular is rated 5.00/5 from 7 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Chypre Molecular for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chypre Molecular or Retrospection?

Chypre Molecular lasts longest (Chypre Molecular 97/100, Retrospection 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre Molecular or Retrospection?

Chypre Molecular projects furthest (Chypre Molecular 96/100, Retrospection 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre Molecular and Retrospection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Geranium, Oakmoss and Musk.

Is Chypre Molecular or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

Chypre Molecular suits evening wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Molecular and Retrospection?

Chypre Molecular has top notes of Lime, Violet Leaf, Pear and Galbanum, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Floral Notes, Geranium and Clove, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Musk and Leather. 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.