Fragrance comparison

Retrospection vs Version Sport

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,366 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Version Sport

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,507 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories.

Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Version Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Retrospection4/6

Version Sport2/6

Ratings & consensus: Version Sport
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Version Sport
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

Version SportUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

Category winnerVersion SportRating 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

20%Love

50%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value89

Category winnerVersion SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean

Category winnerRetrospectionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

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

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,366

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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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 Version Sport?

Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories. Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes; Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Retrospection or Version Sport?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Retrospection or Version Sport?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Retrospection and Version Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage and Oakmoss.

Is Retrospection or Version Sport better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Retrospection and Version Sport?

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. Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss.