His Ideal vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospection takes 3 of 5 categories.
His IdealChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
His Ideal2/5
Retrospection3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- His Ideal
- Value for money
- His Ideal
- 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
His IdealThe Dua BrandRetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
Category winners
LongevityRetrospection
SillageHis Ideal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis IdealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
almond69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Orange BlossomBitter OrangeTonka BeanRosemaryLeatherVetiverAlmondCedar
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 seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring86
Summer21
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,727
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,925
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Ideal by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a distinct blend of sweet almond, rich tonka bean, and sturdy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and aromatic rosemary, softened quickly by floral hints of orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts int…
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, His Ideal or Retrospection?
Retrospection takes 3 of 5 categories. His Ideal is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose His Ideal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. 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, His Ideal or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, His Ideal 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Ideal or Retrospection?
His Ideal projects furthest (His Ideal 75/100, Retrospection 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Ideal and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rosemary, Leather and Vetiver.
Is His Ideal or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
His Ideal suits day or night wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Ideal and Retrospection?
His Ideal features Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Leather. 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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