Fragrance comparison

Fougere L’Aube vs Retrospection

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 520 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fougere L’Aube

Rogue Perfumery

4.00486 votes

Rank #786 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #17,964 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere L’Aube takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fougere L’Aube
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fougere L’Aube4/7

Retrospection3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougere L’Aube
Community sentiment: Fougere L’Aube
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Fougere L’Aube
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougere L’Aube

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere L’AubeRogue Perfumery

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerFougere L’AubeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

342 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerFougere L’AubeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value61

Category winnerFougere L’AubeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossLavenderGeraniumCitrusesHayGalbanumSandalwoodMoroccan RoseCamphorMuskCostusAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex17

Women6

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#786

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews159

Overall rank#17,964

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFougere L’AubeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougere L’Aube is a brisk, green fougere built around lavender, citrus, galbanum and oakmoss, with a cool camphor lift and a softer floral, woody dry-down. It opens sharp, fresh and outdoorsy, then settles into something cleaner and smoother. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine-leaning fougeres with natural …

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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, Fougere L’Aube or Retrospection?

Fougere L’Aube takes 4 of 7 categories. Fougere L’Aube is rated 4.00/5 from 486 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Fougere L’Aube for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere L’Aube or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Fougere L’Aube 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere L’Aube or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Fougere L’Aube 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere L’Aube and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Lavender, Geranium and Galbanum.

Is Fougere L’Aube or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fougere L’Aube is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere L’Aube and Retrospection?

Fougere L’Aube features Oakmoss, Lavender, Geranium, Citruses and Hay. 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.