Fragrance comparison

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino vs Retrospection

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino

Angel Schlesser

3.5826 votes

Rank #43,290 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #17,964 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino2/7

Retrospection5/7

Ratings & consensus: Retrospection
Community sentiment: Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Retrospection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Fraîche Citrus MarinoAngel Schlesser

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 26%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerRetrospectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

62%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerEau Fraîche Citrus MarinoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerEau Fraîche Citrus MarinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

marine77%

musky69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonSea NotesBergamotTangerineGalbanumRed ThymeBlack Pepper

Heart

VetiverLavenderGeraniumPatchouli

Base

MuskOakmossTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Vetiver and Lavender. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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#43,290

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,964

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino starts with a sharp splash of tart lemon, juicy tangerine, and salty sea notes. A grassy bitterness from galbanum and red thyme cuts through the watery sweetness right away. As the initial spray settles on warm skin, green lavender and earthy vetiver anchor the marine mist. Th…

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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, Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino and Retrospection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Vetiver and Lavender.

Is Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino and Retrospection?

Eau Fraîche Citrus Marino has top notes of Lemon, Sea Notes, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.