Retrospection vs Source Lectoure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospection takes 4 of 4 categories.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Source LectoureChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Retrospection4/4
Source Lectoure0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Retrospection
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Retrospection
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesSource LectoureJoseph DuclosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and white floral
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
Calabrian bergamotMandoraPetitgrainWormwoodLavenderGalbanumCardamom
Heart
Tunisian Orange BlossomHedioneLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Virginian CedarAmyrisAmbroxanMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Wormwood and Lavender. 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
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#59,269
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRetrospectionHigher 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 →Source Lectoure by Joseph Duclos delivers a crisp floral green punch right from the start. Built by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this unisex scent leans heavily on sharp mandora citrus and bitter galbanum. It offers a clean, grassy freshness that suits casual warm days when you want to feel refreshed without wearing …
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 Source Lectoure?
Retrospection takes 4 of 4 categories. Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes; Source Lectoure is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Source Lectoure for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Retrospection or Source Lectoure?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Source Lectoure 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Retrospection or Source Lectoure?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Source Lectoure 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Retrospection and Source Lectoure smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Wormwood and Lavender.
Is Retrospection or Source Lectoure better for summer or winter?
Retrospection suits evening wear; Source Lectoure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Retrospection and Source Lectoure?
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. Source Lectoure has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mandora, Petitgrain and Wormwood, heart notes of Tunisian Orange Blossom, Hedione and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginian Cedar, Amyris, Ambroxan and Musk.
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