Fragrance comparison

Maroc vs Retrospection

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Maroc

Charles Revson

4.5054 votes

Rank #30,162 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,448 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Maroc
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maroc4/8

Retrospection4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarocCharles Revson

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerMarocRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerMarocMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageMaroc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

musky69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

HoneyGeraniumCorianderBergamotAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseWhite RoseMoroccan Jasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliPalisander RosewoodOrris RootVetiverCivetAmbergrisMusk

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerMarocLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer19

Fall100

Winter69

Day79

Night100

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 35%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 19%

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#30,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,448

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maroc by Charles Revson is an unapologetic, vintage chypre packed with wild Moroccan rose, dark oakmoss, and pungent raw honey. The opening hits fast. A fizzy rush of coriander, aldehydes, and sharp green geranium cuts straight through the air before settling into velvety rose petals. Earthy patchouli and animalic civ…

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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, Maroc or Retrospection?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Maroc is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Maroc for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroc or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Maroc 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroc or Retrospection?

Projection is very close: Maroc 72/100, Retrospection 71/100 for sillage.

Do Maroc and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and animalic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Coriander, Bergamot and Aldehydes.

Is Maroc or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maroc and Retrospection?

Maroc has top notes of Honey, Geranium, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, White Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood and Orris Root. 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.