Retrospection
JMP Artisan PerfumesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Retrospection vs. Encre Noire
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Retrospection | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jakub Pietrynka | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Retrospection
Aromatic
Woody
Animalic
White Floral
Earthy
Green
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GalbanumAldehydesBergamotArtemisiaLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineGeraniumRoseClary SageClove
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliFrankincenseAmberCedarTonka Bean
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Retrospection | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is aldehydes done without apology, that sharp, slightly soapy lift that older compositions wore like armor. Some find it challenging. Those who don't find it irreplaceable.Retrospection
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Retrospection | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $27.99fragrancenet |
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