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Retrospect Parfum bottle Retrospect Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2024 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Morning Muscs Eau de Parfum bottle Morning Muscs EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Retrospect Parfum
This one's proper divisive, love it or hate it. Some reckon it's a classy, modern "your skin but better" scent with a juicy pear opening, while others detect pickles, rancid musk, or a dusty old makeup bag. Definitely one to try before you buy, it smells totally different depending on your skin chemistry.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Morning Muscs EDP
This one's a true shape-shifter: some find it a sparkling, clean musk, others a syrupy peach-rose bomb, but everyone agrees on its tenacious longevity. It's divisive, intriguing, and definitely not one for an un-sniffed blind buy, despite the enthusiasm of its fans.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Retrospect Parfum
Morning Muscs EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 19% vs 25%
Rose 17% vs 41%
Only in Morning Muscs
Patchouli 34%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 63%
Oakmoss 31% vs 36%
Only in Retrospect
Vanilla 29%

Accords

Retrospect Morning Muscs
100%
Musky
100%
Citrus
100%
96%
Powdery
95%
65%
Sweet
86%
Rose
84%
72%
Fruity
77%
76%
Floral
74%
Iris
72%
Fresh
Patchouli
71%
61%
Earthy
70%
Woody
69%
Mossy
64%
60%
Aldehydic
Musky shared
100%
100%
100%
Powdery shared
96%
95%
Sweet shared
65%
86%
84%
Fruity shared
72%
77%
76%
74%
72%
71%
Earthy shared
61%
70%
69%
64%
60%

Performance

Retrospect Morning Muscs
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Retrospect

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Despite its 'Parfum' concentration, many users report it as a skin scent, making it suitable for office and casual wear. Its unique and sometimes polarising character means it might not suit every formal occasion, though some find it elegant enough. The fresh and clean aspects lend themselves well to casual and even light sport use.

Morning Muscs

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its exceptional longevity and noticeable sillage make it better suited for casual or date wear rather than a quiet office setting. While some find it too strong initially, its drydown is generally perceived as clean and pleasant for social occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, powdery, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Retrospect Parfum
Morning Muscs EDP
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