Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Retrospection

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Gentleman

Guepard

4.119 votes

Rank #36,717 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 5 categories.

Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gentleman1/5

Retrospection4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Gentleman
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

GentlemanGuepard

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 60%

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

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value61

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SageJuniperOrange BlossomCoriander

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter25

Day83

Night100

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,701

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman Guepard by Guepard delivers a crisp, traditional aromatic profile built on bright citrus, culinary herbs, and dry woods. The scent opens immediately with sharp Amalfi lemon, tart bergamot, and fresh rosemary, creating an invigorating rush reminiscent of classic barbershop splashes. As the opening settles, 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, Gentleman or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 4 of 5 categories. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Retrospection?

They last about the same: Retrospection 80/100, Gentleman 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Gentleman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gentleman and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Orange Blossom and Coriander.

Is Gentleman or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

Gentleman suits evening wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Retrospection?

Gentleman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Juniper, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. 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.