Marine vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marine takes 4 of 7 categories.
MarineChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marine4/7
Retrospection3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Marine
- Community sentiment
- Marine
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Marine
- Versatility
- Retrospection
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarineAXERetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerMarineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
129 votes
24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerMarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRetrospection
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
aldehydic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCaloneLemon VerbenaLemonPetitgrain
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumIrisClary Sage
Base
OakmossPatchouliCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves
Base8-10+ hrs
OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Petitgrain, Rosemary and Geranium. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer21
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,850
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#19,772
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMarineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarine by AXE is a sharp, aromatic fougere that leans into 1980s power trends. Built around calone and aldehydes, it delivers a high-energy aquatic opening followed by a sturdy base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an unapologetic choice for warm summer nights when you want something project-heavy that cuts through hum…
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, Marine or Retrospection?
Marine takes 4 of 7 categories. Marine is rated 3.50/5 from 146 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Marine or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Marine 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marine or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Marine 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marine and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Rosemary and Geranium.
Is Marine or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
For summer, Retrospection is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marine and Retrospection?
Marine has top notes of Aldehydes, Calone, Lemon Verbena and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar and White Musk. 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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