Fragrance comparison

Lavender vs Retrospection

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Lavender

Bronnley

3.5533 votes

Rank #23,825 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 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 6 of 7 categories.

Lavender
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lavender1/7

Retrospection6/7

Ratings & consensus: Retrospection
Community sentiment: Retrospection
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Lavender
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Retrospection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LavenderBronnley

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 37%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerRetrospectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerRetrospectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value61

Category winnerLavenderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

herbal44%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryEucalyptus

Heart

GeraniumRoseOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliMoss

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#19,772

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bronnley Lavender is a crisp woody aromatic option designed specifically for casual daytime wear. It opens with a sharp herbaceous burst of lavender paired with cooling eucalyptus. This clean profile settles down quietly on the skin, offering an herbal freshness that keeps you feeling comfortable on warm spring mornin…

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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, Lavender or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 6 of 7 categories. Lavender is rated 3.55/5 from 33 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Lavender for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lavender or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Lavender 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lavender or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Lavender 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavender and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Rose.

Is Lavender or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lavender and Retrospection?

Lavender has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli and Moss. 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.