Fragrance comparison

Limette 37 San Francisco vs Retrospection

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 310 ratings analysed

Limette 37 San Francisco

Le Labo

3.93276 votes

Rank #10,968 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #19,015 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 5 of 8 categories.

Limette 37 San Francisco
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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.

Limette 37 San Francisco3/8

Retrospection5/8

Ratings & consensus: Limette 37 San Francisco
Community sentiment: Limette 37 San Francisco
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Retrospection
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Limette 37 San Francisco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Limette 37 San FranciscoLe Labo

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 276 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

276 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeMuskBergamotPetitgrainJasmineVetiverClovesTonka Bean

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 season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall27

Winter16

Day100

Night23

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex65

Women16

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,968

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#19,015

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLimette 37 San FranciscoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limette 37 San Francisco by Le Labo delivers an invigorating burst of sharp lime and bright bergamot backed by a soft, clean base. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs zesty citrus fruit with bitter green petitgrain, creating a crisp opening that feels both brisk and bracing. As the initial sharpnes…

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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, Limette 37 San Francisco or Retrospection?

Retrospection takes 5 of 8 categories. Limette 37 San Francisco is rated 3.93/5 from 276 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Limette 37 San Francisco for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Limette 37 San Francisco or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Limette 37 San Francisco 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Limette 37 San Francisco or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Limette 37 San Francisco 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Limette 37 San Francisco and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine.

Is Limette 37 San Francisco or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Limette 37 San Francisco is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Limette 37 San Francisco suits daytime wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limette 37 San Francisco and Retrospection?

Limette 37 San Francisco features Lime, Musk, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine. 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.