Fragrance comparison

Retrospection vs Toscana 托斯卡纳

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

2 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #19,015 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Toscana 托斯卡纳

Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

3.003 votes

Rank #66,225 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 2 of 2 categories.

Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Toscana 托斯卡纳
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Retrospection2/2

Toscana 托斯卡纳0/2

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): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Retrospection

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Toscana 托斯卡纳Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomBergamotYuzuPetitgrain

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherCuban CigarClary Sage

Base3 to 4 hours

OudHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerRetrospectionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day83

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,015

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#66,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Toscana 托斯卡纳 by Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味 is a citrus and leather fragrance built around an airy, bright structure. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy yuzu, petitgrain, and a gentle touch of orange blossom. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic core of clary sage emerges alongside a mild leather accord and dry …

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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 Toscana 托斯卡纳?

Retrospection takes 2 of 2 categories. Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes; Toscana 托斯卡纳 is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Toscana 托斯卡纳 for a citrus and aromatic character.

Do Retrospection and Toscana 托斯卡纳 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Clary Sage.

Is Retrospection or Toscana 托斯卡纳 better for summer or winter?

Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Retrospection and Toscana 托斯卡纳?

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. Toscana 托斯卡纳 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Yuzu and Petitgrain, heart notes of Leather, Cuban Cigar and Clary Sage, a base of Oud and Haitian Vetiver.