Reflection Man vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospection takes 5 of 7 categories.
Reflection ManChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reflection Man2/7
Retrospection5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection Man
- Community sentiment
- Reflection Man
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Retrospection
- 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
Reflection ManAmouageRetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 9,145 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerReflection ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
9,145 votes
24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerReflection ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRetrospection
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRetrospectionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
iris61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemaryPink PepperPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves
Base8-10+ hrs
OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter43
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#25,751
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,634
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage Reflection Man redefines the clean, floral category for men by balancing cold metallic facets with warm, comforting wood. A refreshing spray of rosemary and petitgrain yields to a rich heart of jasmine and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood combination, making it an exc…
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, Reflection Man or Retrospection?
Retrospection takes 5 of 7 categories. Reflection Man is rated 4.39/5 from 9,145 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Reflection Man for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. 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, Reflection Man or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Reflection Man 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reflection Man or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Reflection Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reflection Man and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Orris Root.
Is Reflection Man or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reflection Man 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 Reflection Man and Retrospection?
Reflection Man has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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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