Fragrance comparison

Retrospection vs Twisted Iris

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,041 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Twisted Iris

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.5522 votes

Rank #54,055 AromaticGreen

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.
Twisted Iris
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Retrospection5/5

Twisted Iris0/5

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

Twisted IrisThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

3.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

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

32%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

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

Earl Grey TeaFigBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

VioletJasmineClary SageGeranium

Base

GalbanumMuskMossCedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine. 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

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

Date 31%Work 28%Casual 23%Party 18%

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,041

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,055

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Perfumer's Story by Azzi delivers a dry, botanical experience with Twisted Iris. Grounded in a classic green moss base, it opens with a bitter splash of earl grey tea and fresh fig leaves. This scent eschews modern sugary trends, offering a crisp, intellectual vibe that suits warm spring mornings and casual linen …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Retrospection or Twisted Iris?

Retrospection takes 5 of 5 categories. Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes; Twisted Iris is rated 3.55/5 from 22 votes. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Twisted Iris for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Retrospection or Twisted Iris?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Twisted Iris 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Retrospection or Twisted Iris?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Twisted Iris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Retrospection and Twisted Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Jasmine.

Is Retrospection or Twisted Iris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Retrospection and Twisted Iris?

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. Twisted Iris has top notes of Earl Grey Tea, Fig, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Galbanum, Musk, Moss and Cedar.