Fragrance comparison

Whisky Red vs Retrospection

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Whisky Red

Evaflor

3.8762 votes

Rank #13,226 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Retrospection

JMP Artisan Perfumes

3.5934 votes

Rank #17,982 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Whisky Red
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Retrospection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Whisky Red4/8

Retrospection4/8

Ratings & consensus: Whisky Red
Community sentiment: Whisky Red
Longevity: Retrospection
Sillage & projection: Retrospection
Value for money: Whisky Red
Versatility: Retrospection
Note pyramid (duration): Retrospection
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Whisky RedEvaflor

RetrospectionJMP Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 26%

3.59/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%

Category winnerWhisky RedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

24%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerWhisky RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRetrospection

SillageRetrospection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value61

Category winnerWhisky RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

vanilla84%

mossy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

animalic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match42%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

AppleBergamotCoriander

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderRoseCedarVetiver

Base3-5+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerRetrospectionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring86

Summer21

Fall100

Winter71

Day73

Night100

Category winnerRetrospectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women3

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 23%Party 14%

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#13,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#17,982

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerWhisky RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Whisky Red delivers an aromatic spicy profile built on crisp fruit and smooth woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot, cut by peppery coriander seeds. As the initial citrus blast settles, dry French lavender and subtle rose petals blend with clean cedarwood and grassy…

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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, Whisky Red or Retrospection?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Whisky Red is rated 3.87/5 from 62 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Whisky Red for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Red or Retrospection?

Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Whisky Red 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Red or Retrospection?

Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Whisky Red 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Red and Retrospection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Lavender and Rose.

Is Whisky Red or Retrospection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Whisky Red is the stronger pick. For winter, Whisky Red is the stronger pick. Whisky Red suits evening wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Red and Retrospection?

Whisky Red has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.