Fragrance comparison

The Run Way vs Retrospection

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Run Way

Alexandria Fragrances

4.23195 votes

Rank #3,646 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,017 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Run Way takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Run Way
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Run Way4/7

Retrospection3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Run Way
Community sentiment: The Run Way
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: The Run Way
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Run Way

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Run WayAlexandria Fragrances

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 47%Had 15%Want 39%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerThe Run WayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerThe Run WayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value61

Category winnerThe Run WayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red PepperRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart

JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex29

Women8

Men65

Unisex23

Women12

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,646

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#18,017

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe Run WayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Run Way is a polished woody floral musk with a dry, aromatic opening and a soft powdery heart. Red pepper, rosemary and petitgrain give it lift early on, then neroli, jasmine and orris smooth it into a clean, dressed-up iris-floral style over sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and vetiver. It reads masculine, refined an…

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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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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, The Run Way or Retrospection?

The Run Way takes 4 of 7 categories. The Run Way is rated 4.23/5 from 195 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose The Run Way for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Run Way or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, The Run Way 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Run Way or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, The Run Way 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Run Way and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is The Run Way or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Run Way is the stronger pick. For winter, Retrospection is the stronger pick. Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Run Way and Retrospection?

The Run Way has top notes of Red Pepper, Rosemary and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.