Fragrance comparison

L'homme M. Lacroix vs Retrospection

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'homme M. Lacroix

Rogue Perfumery

3.8395 votes

Rank #8,465 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #17,747 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'homme M. Lacroix takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'homme M. Lacroix
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'homme M. Lacroix5/7

Retrospection2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'homme M. Lacroix
Community sentiment: L'homme M. Lacroix
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: L'homme M. Lacroix
Versatility: L'homme M. Lacroix
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'homme M. Lacroix

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'homme M. LacroixRogue Perfumery

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

24%Like

31%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value61

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonPetitgrainOrange Blossom

Heart

GeraniumThymeCassis

Base

Birch TarOakmossCedarOrrisVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodRose

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night76

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

Date 31%Work 28%Casual 23%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#17,747

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'homme M. Lacroix opens with a sharp citrus flash, then settles into dry leather, birch tar, oakmoss and powdery iris. It smells earthy, herbal and old-school, yet several wearers also find an airy freshness running through the heavier materials. This is a character scent, not an easy blind buy. Sample first if you a…

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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, L'homme M. Lacroix or Retrospection?

L'homme M. Lacroix takes 5 of 7 categories. L'homme M. Lacroix is rated 3.83/5 from 95 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose L'homme M. Lacroix for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'homme M. Lacroix or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, L'homme M. Lacroix 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'homme M. Lacroix or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, L'homme M. Lacroix 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'homme M. Lacroix and Retrospection smell similar?

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

Is L'homme M. Lacroix or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'homme M. Lacroix is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. L'homme M. Lacroix suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'homme M. Lacroix and Retrospection?

L'homme M. Lacroix has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Thyme and Cassis, a base of Birch Tar, Oakmoss, Cedar and Orris. 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.