Mongolian Mriga vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mongolian Mriga takes 5 of 8 categories.
Mongolian MrigaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mongolian Mriga5/8
Retrospection3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Mongolian Mriga
- Community sentiment
- Mongolian Mriga
- Longevity
- Mongolian Mriga
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Retrospection
- Versatility
- Retrospection
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Mongolian Mriga
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mongolian Mriga
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mongolian MrigaPrinRetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%
3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerMongolian MrigaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerMongolian MrigaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMongolian Mriga
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRetrospectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
musky80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
balsamic50%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskSugandha KokilaBlack hemlock or TsugaBalsam FirAgarwood (Oud)Pine tarChoya RalCuminPine needlesClary SageCostusVetiver
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 winnerMongolian MrigaLongest dry-down: 8 to 12 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer21
Fall84
Winter100
Day67
Night100
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#12,619
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#19,087
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMongolian MrigaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMongolian Mriga by Prin presents a deep, raw take on animalic perfumery centered on natural musk. From the initial spray, resinous pine needles, balsam fir, and dark pine tar merge with an earthy undercurrent of vetiver and oakmoss. Bright sparks of bergamot and yuzu lift the opening, while warm spices like cumin and …
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, Mongolian Mriga or Retrospection?
Mongolian Mriga takes 5 of 8 categories. Mongolian Mriga is rated 4.37/5 from 52 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Mongolian Mriga for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mongolian Mriga or Retrospection?
They last about the same: Mongolian Mriga 81/100, Retrospection 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mongolian Mriga or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Mongolian Mriga 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mongolian Mriga and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Clary Sage and Vetiver.
Is Mongolian Mriga or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mongolian Mriga is the stronger pick. For winter, Mongolian Mriga is the stronger pick. Mongolian Mriga suits evening wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mongolian Mriga and Retrospection?
Mongolian Mriga features Musk, Sugandha Kokila, Black hemlock or Tsuga, Balsam Fir and Agarwood (Oud). 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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