Fragrance comparison

Retrospection vs Stardust

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #19,721 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Stardust

Recreation

3.1712 votes

Rank #25,356 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 5 of 5 categories.

Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Stardust
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Retrospection5/5

Stardust0/5

Ratings & consensus: Retrospection
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 Perfumes

StardustRecreation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerRetrospectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

17%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

aromatic100%

iris90%

citrus80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Top

ThymeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootGalbanumGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Geranium and Musk. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,721

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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, …

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Stardust opens with a brisk herbal citrus lift, then settles into powdery orris, soft sandalwood and musk. On skin, it often reads clean, aromatic and slightly old-school, which some wearers find grounding and easy, while others find too masculine or generic. Best for shoppers who enjoy fresh, polished woods with an i…

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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 Stardust?

Retrospection takes 5 of 5 categories. Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes; Stardust is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stardust for a aromatic and iris character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Retrospection or Stardust?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Stardust 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Retrospection or Stardust?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Stardust 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Retrospection and Stardust smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Geranium and Musk.

Is Retrospection or Stardust better for summer or winter?

Retrospection suits evening wear; Stardust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Retrospection and Stardust?

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. Stardust has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.