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Retrospection
meets El.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Rosemary · Orange Blossom · Geranium · Clary Sage · Oakmoss · Civet · Vetiver · Patchouli

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
JMP Artisan Perfumes Retrospection bottle
JMP Artisan Perfumes

Retrospection

Concentration not recorded

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Arquiste El bottle
Arquiste

El

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
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Listed year20222016
Leading accordsaromatic · woody · animalicaromatic · woody · fresh spicy
Notes unique to this recordGalbanum, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Wormwood, Lavender, Petitgrain, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coriander, Rose, Cloves, Leather, Beeswax, Musk, Orris Root, Sandalwood, Olibanum, Amber, Cedar, Tonka BeanCastoreum, Honey, Cardamom, Laurels, Cinnamon
Longevity / 54.00 · 23 votes3.53 · 87 votes
Projection / 42.83 · 24 votes2.53 · 110 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Retrospection

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

El

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.