Fragrance comparison

Infinite Celtic vs Retrospection

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

Infinite Celtic

Charriol

3.7747 votes

Rank #40,766 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #19,772 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 5 of 8 categories.

Infinite Celtic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Infinite Celtic3/8

Retrospection5/8

Ratings & consensus: Infinite Celtic
Community sentiment: Infinite Celtic
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Retrospection
Versatility: Infinite Celtic
Note pyramid (duration): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Retrospection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Infinite CelticCharriol

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerInfinite CelticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

57%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerInfinite CelticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

lavender69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Star AniseBourbon PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 6 hours

PatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood

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

Spring88

Summer60

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night55

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerInfinite CelticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex21

Women13

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,766

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,772

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Infinite Celtic by Charriol opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, piqued by spicy star anise and crisp bourbon pepper. The initial kick quickly settles into an aromatic core where clean lavender, fresh geranium, and soft lily-of-the-valley create a tailored barbershop feel. As the fragrance dries down, rich patchouli,…

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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, Infinite Celtic or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 5 of 8 categories. Infinite Celtic is rated 3.77/5 from 47 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Infinite Celtic for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Infinite Celtic or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Infinite Celtic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Infinite Celtic or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Infinite Celtic 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Infinite Celtic and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Infinite Celtic or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Infinite Celtic is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Infinite Celtic suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Infinite Celtic and Retrospection?

Infinite Celtic has top notes of Star Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.