Retrospection vs Solution No.2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospection takes 4 of 7 categories.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Solution No.2Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Retrospection4/7
Solution No.23/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Solution No.2
- Community sentiment
- Solution No.2
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Retrospection
- Versatility
- Retrospection
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Solution No.2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesSolution No.2Off-White™Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
3.89/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 37%Had 6%Want 58%
Category winnerSolution No.2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
36%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate
88 votes
Category winnerSolution No.2Most 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 botharomatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
citrus100%
white floral83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves
Base8-10+ hrs
OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood
Top
TangerineLemonPetitgrainBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomGingerJasmineLavender
Base
MuskVetiverCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer21
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
Spring73
Summer100
Fall20
Winter4
Day100
Night14
Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,634
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#8,001
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerSolution No.2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRetrospection 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 →Solution No.2 is a citrus-forward, unisex scent by Off-White™ designed for versatility. It opens with vibrant tangerine and lemon, quickly transitioning into a heart of ginger and orange blossom. The scent dries down into a clean musk and vetiver base, making it a reliable, high-energy choice for warm spring and summe…
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, Retrospection or Solution No.2?
Retrospection takes 4 of 7 categories. Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes; Solution No.2 is rated 3.89/5 from 147 votes. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Solution No.2 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Retrospection or Solution No.2?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Solution No.2 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Retrospection or Solution No.2?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Solution No.2 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Retrospection and Solution No.2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom.
Is Retrospection or Solution No.2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Solution No.2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Retrospection suits evening wear; Solution No.2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Retrospection and Solution No.2?
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. Solution No.2 has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ginger, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber.
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