Fragrance comparison

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender vs Retrospection

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #46,554 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #17,944 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 2 of 2 categories.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender0/2

Retrospection2/2

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

Citrus Zest + Spiced LavenderTuoksu

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

white floral77%

cinnamon69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClovesLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

Orris RootCinnamonBlack Amber

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night61

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 12%

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#46,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,944

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender by Tuoksu takes the classic Mediterranean cologne formula and gives it a warm, shadowy twist. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and juicy mandarin backed by sun-warmed orange blossom. It feels refreshing right away. After twenty minutes on skin, aromatic French lav…

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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, Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 2 of 2 categories. Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and Retrospection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Lavender and Cloves.

Is Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender and Retrospection?

Citrus Zest + Spiced Lavender has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Cloves and Lilac, a base of Orris Root, Cinnamon and Black 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.