Fragrance comparison

Edoard'eau vs Retrospection

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Edoard'eau

Michele Marin Essenza

3.679 votes

Rank #40,282 MarineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,017 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 3 of 4 categories.

Edoard'eau
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Edoard'eau1/4

Retrospection3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Edoard'eau
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

Edoard'eauMichele Marin Essenza

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

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

33%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value61

Category winnerEdoard'eauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

woody69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Marine notesPetitgrainBlueberryLemonCalabrian bergamotRosemary

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineSandalwood

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Calabrian bergamot, Rosemary and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

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#40,282

PerfumerMichele Marin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,017

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edoard'eau is a fresh aromatic aquatic built around sea air, sharp citrus, green petitgrain and herbs, with a soft floral heart and clean woods underneath. It reads modern and easy to wear, but the blueberry and white florals give it more character than a plain marine cologne. Best for daytime wear in spring, summer o…

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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, Edoard'eau or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 3 of 4 categories. Edoard'eau is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Edoard'eau for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Edoard'eau or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Edoard'eau 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edoard'eau or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Edoard'eau 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edoard'eau and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Calabrian bergamot, Rosemary and Orange Blossom.

Is Edoard'eau or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

Edoard'eau suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edoard'eau and Retrospection?

Edoard'eau has top notes of Marine notes, Petitgrain, Blueberry and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. 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.