Retrospect Parfum vs Ferre Eau de Parfum

Retrospect

Parfum	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2005
££	Price Tier	££

Ferre

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Retrospect

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Ferre

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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 - Ferre Eau de Parfum

A truly elegant, creamy iris that manages to be both classic and contemporary. It's a proper lady's scent, a softer, rounder sister to Iris Poudre, though some find it a bit too subtle or even screechy. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it affair for some, but a 'treasure' for others.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	6%
Floral	27%	38%
Fruity	8%	12%
Green	10%	5%
Sweet	23%	26%
Warm	4%	5%
Woody	5%	9%
Earthy	12%	8%
Animalic	16%	8%
Fresh	18%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Retrospect Parfum

Ferre EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 18% vs 16%

Only in Retrospect Parfum

Pear 32% Ambrette 26% Aldehydes 24%

Only in Ferre Eau de Parfum

Iris 32% Melon 26% Pineapple 25%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 21% vs 12%

Rose 17% vs 12%

Only in Retrospect Parfum

Orris 26% Violet 19% Rosemary 15%

Only in Ferre Eau de Parfum

Iris 21% Freesia 15% Magnolia 14% Ylang-Ylang 14% Lily Of The Valley 12%

Shared Notes

Musk 39% vs 22%

Vanilla 29% vs 16%

Only in Retrospect Parfum

Oakmoss 31%

Only in Ferre Eau de Parfum

Orris 23% Sandalwood 19% Amber 18%

Accords

Retrospect Parfum Ferre Eau de Parfum

100%

Musky

57%

96%

Powdery

100%

74%

Iris

98%

76%

Floral

88%

72%

Fruity

62%

72%

Fresh

56%

65%

Sweet

70%

Woody

69%

61%

Earthy

57%

60%

Aldehydic

57%

White Floral

54%

Musky shared

100%

57%

Powdery shared

96%

100%

Iris shared

74%

98%

Floral shared

76%

88%

Fruity shared

72%

62%

Fresh shared

72%

56%

Sweet shared

65%

70%

Woody

69%

Earthy shared

61%

57%

Aldehydic

60%

White Floral shared

57%

54%

Performance

Retrospect Parfum Ferre Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Retrospect Parfum

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.

Ferre Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its sophisticated floral-powdery character makes it highly appropriate for office and formal wear, as many reviews suggest it conveys 'a higher status'. While some mentioned it's a good date night scent, its subtle nature means it wouldn't overpower casual settings.