Retrospect vs Ice Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospect takes 1 of 1 categories.
RetrospectChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ice IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer.
Retrospect1/1
Ice Intense0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Retrospect
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RetrospectMeritIce IntenseAtelier RebulWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 519 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
2.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 67%Had 20%Want 13%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
30%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
519 votes
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
100%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery92%
floral84%
iris77%
fresh69%
fruity61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearAmbretteAldehydesBergamot
Heart
OrrisJasmineVioletRoseRosemary
Base
MuskMossVanilla
Top
Green LeavesTarragonMandarinLemonPear
Heart
PineappleRosemaryCardamomFreesiaViolet
Base
CedarAmberMoss
InformationalShared notesPear, Violet, Rosemary and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer51
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,147
PerfumerFanny Bal
Launched—
Reviews158
Overall rank#78,596
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRetrospectHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRetrospect opens with a sharp burst of crisp pear and airy aldehydes before settling into a soft, powdery heart of orris and violet. As it sits on skin, clean musk and warm vanilla create an intimate second-skin feel. It works best during cool spring mornings and quiet office workdays where subtle elegance matters.
Reviews →Atelier Rebul Ice Intense opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves, bitter tarragon, tart mandarin, and sliced pear. The initial spray delivers a cold, snappy herbal freshness that feels crisp on hot skin during humid July afternoons. As the bright citrus settles, spicy rosemary and aromatic cardamom bring an …
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, Retrospect or Ice Intense?
Retrospect takes 1 of 1 categories. Retrospect is rated 3.93/5 from 519 votes; Ice Intense is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Retrospect for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ice Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in summer.
Do Retrospect and Ice Intense smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Violet, Rosemary and Moss.
What are the notes in Retrospect and Ice Intense?
Retrospect has top notes of Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss and Vanilla. Ice Intense has top notes of Green Leaves, Tarragon, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, Rosemary, Cardamom and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Amber and Moss.
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