Heritage Eau de Parfum vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories.
Heritage Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Heritage Eau de Parfum4/8
Retrospection3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Retrospection
- Fragranxe ranking
- Heritage Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Heritage Eau de ParfumGuerlainRetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.36/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,067 votes
24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRetrospection
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LavenderJuniper BerriesAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonVioletGreen Notes
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCarnationOrris RootCorianderBalsam FirPepperGeraniumPink Pepper
Base4 to 7 hours
AmberSandalwoodOakmossMuskCedar
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 seasonSpring69
Summer24
Fall100
Winter96
Day96
Night100
Spring86
Summer21
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,174
PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews132
Overall rank#19,108
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerHeritage Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHeritage Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a traditional woody spicy fragrance built around crisp aromatics, rich florals, and a deep timber base. The scent begins with a clean burst of lavender, bergamot, and sparkling aldehydes that creates a classic barbershop feel. As it settles, earthy patchouli pairs with carnation, …
Reviews →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, …
Reviews →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, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Retrospection?
Heritage Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories. Heritage Eau de Parfum is rated 4.36/5 from 1,067 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Heritage Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night 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, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Heritage Eau de Parfum or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Heritage Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Heritage Eau de Parfum and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Aldehydes, Clary Sage and Bergamot.
Is Heritage Eau de Parfum or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
For summer, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Heritage Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Heritage Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Heritage Eau de Parfum and Retrospection?
Heritage Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Orris Root and Coriander, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss 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.
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