Fragrance comparison

Denim 1976 vs Retrospection

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Denim 1976

Denim

4.17127 votes

Rank #10,834 EarthyLavender

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,165 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Denim 1976
Choose it for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Denim 19764/8

Retrospection4/8

Ratings & consensus: Denim 1976
Community sentiment: Denim 1976
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Denim 1976
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Denim 1976

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Denim 1976Denim

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 27%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerDenim 1976Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

127 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerDenim 1976Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value61

Category winnerDenim 1976Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

green69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAldehydesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossLeatherPatchouli

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

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night47

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 14%Party 11%

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#10,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#18,165

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDenim 1976Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim 1976 delivers an unapologetic throwback to barbershop perfumery. The spray releases an instant snap of sharp bergamot, fizzy aldehydes, and crushed green leaves. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into an aromatic core of French lavender and clean jasmine petals. The base anchors fir…

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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, Denim 1976 or Retrospection?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Denim 1976 is rated 4.17/5 from 127 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Denim 1976 for a earthy and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Denim 1976 or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Denim 1976 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denim 1976 or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Denim 1976 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denim 1976 and Retrospection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Lavender and Jasmine.

Is Denim 1976 or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Retrospection is the stronger pick. For winter, Denim 1976 is the stronger pick. Denim 1976 suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denim 1976 and Retrospection?

Denim 1976 has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. 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.