Fragrance comparison

Eau des 4 Voleurs vs Retrospection

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Eau des 4 Voleurs

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1370 votes

Rank #15,807 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,077 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 5 of 8 categories.

Eau des 4 Voleurs
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eau des 4 Voleurs3/8

Retrospection5/8

Ratings & consensus: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Community sentiment: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Retrospection
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Eau des 4 Voleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau des 4 VoleursL'Occitane en Provence

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

green70%

warm spicy60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGreen AccordOreganoSpicesCloves

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWhite Woods

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

Winter19

Day100

Night29

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 16%Party 6%

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#15,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#18,077

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs smells like stepping straight into a sunlit Mediterranean herb garden after a crisp morning rain. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter bergamot and sharp petitgrain leaves that immediately wakes up your senses. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash gives way to …

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, …

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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, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 5 of 8 categories. Eau des 4 Voleurs is rated 4.13/5 from 70 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Eau des 4 Voleurs for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Eau des 4 Voleurs 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Eau des 4 Voleurs 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau des 4 Voleurs and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Lavender and Cloves.

Is Eau des 4 Voleurs or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Retrospection is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Eau des 4 Voleurs suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau des 4 Voleurs and Retrospection?

Eau des 4 Voleurs has top notes of Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Green Accord, Oregano and Spices, a base of Patchouli and White Woods. 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.