L’Homme Idéal vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories.
L’Homme IdéalChoose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
L’Homme Idéal2/6
Retrospection4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Homme Idéal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Retrospection
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Retrospection
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Homme Idéal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’Homme IdéalGuerlainRetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes
3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
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
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRetrospectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
nutty61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 45 minutes
CitrusesOrange BlossomBitter OrangeRosemary
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondTonka Bean
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherCedarVetiver
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 seasonNo season votes yet
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#4,915
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#18,925
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Homme Idéal by Guerlain introduces an unconventional balance of crisp orchard freshness and warm, edible sweetness. Crafted under perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014, the composition starts with a lively spray of bitter orange, sharp citruses, aromatic rosemary, and clean orange blossom. This zesty opening quickly settl…
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, L’Homme Idéal or Retrospection?
Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories. L’Homme Idéal is rated 4.17/5 from 6,105 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. 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, L’Homme Idéal or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, L’Homme Idéal 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, L’Homme Idéal 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal and Retrospection smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rosemary, Leather and Vetiver.
Is L’Homme Idéal or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal and Retrospection?
L’Homme Idéal has top notes of Citruses, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather, Cedar and Vetiver. 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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