Fragrance comparison

Twisted Iris vs Retrospection

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Twisted Iris

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.5522 votes

Rank #54,055 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #18,041 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Retrospection takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Twisted Iris0/5

Retrospection5/5

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

Twisted IrisThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerRetrospectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

23%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerRetrospectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

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

Top

Earl Grey TeaFigBergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

VioletJasmineClary SageGeranium

Base

GalbanumMuskMossCedar

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Retrospection, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall40

Winter30

Day100

Night67

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

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#54,055

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,041

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Twisted Iris or Retrospection?

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

Which lasts longer, Twisted Iris or Retrospection?

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

Which projects more, Twisted Iris or Retrospection?

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

Do Twisted Iris and Retrospection smell similar?

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

Is Twisted Iris or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Twisted Iris and Retrospection?

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. 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.