Fragrance comparison

From Patiala vs Retrospection

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

From Patiala

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #43,847 AldehydicAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,701 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 3 of 5 categories.

From Patiala
Choose it for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

From Patiala2/5

Retrospection3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: From Patiala
Value for money: From Patiala
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Retrospection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

From PatialaThe Dua Brand

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 38%Want 13%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageFrom Patiala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerFrom PatialaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

amber92%

mossy84%

musky77%

rose69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomAldehydesOakmossAmberRoseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

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

No season votes yet

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,701

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

From Patiala by The Dua Brand presents an oriental floral profile built around crisp aldehydes, lush rose, and rich amber. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright aldehydes paired with sweet orange blossom, offering a fresh, soapy lift that feels classic yet vibrant. As the scent develops, velvety rose takes center…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, From Patiala or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 3 of 5 categories. From Patiala is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose From Patiala for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, From Patiala or Retrospection?

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

Which projects more, From Patiala or Retrospection?

From Patiala projects furthest (From Patiala 75/100, Retrospection 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do From Patiala and Retrospection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss and Rose.

Is From Patiala or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in From Patiala and Retrospection?

From Patiala features Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Amber and Rose. 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.