Retrospect Parfum bottle Retrospect
Parfum Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Emozione Eau de Parfum bottle Emozione

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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.
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Our Verdict - Emozione Eau de Parfum
This powder-forward floral is subtle, classy, and versatile, loved by many for its comforting elegance. However, some find its intensity and traditional 'mature' scent profile off-putting, making it surprisingly divisive.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 7%
Floral 27% 34%
Fruity 8% 10%
Green 10% 3%
Sweet 23% 23%
Warm 4% 3%
Woody 5% 6%
Earthy 12% 11%
Animalic 16% 19%
Fresh 18% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Retrospect Parfum
Emozione EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 18% vs 24%
Only in Emozione Eau de Parfum
Iris 40% Peach 35%
Shared Notes
Rose 17% vs 27%
Only in Emozione Eau de Parfum
Heliotrope 38% Peony 35%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 43%
Only in Retrospect Parfum
Oakmoss 31% Vanilla 29%
Only in Emozione Eau de Parfum
Suede 34% Patchouli 22%

Accords

Retrospect Parfum Emozione Eau de Parfum
100%
Musky
73%
96%
Powdery
100%
76%
Floral
72%
74%
Iris
62%
72%
Fruity
48%
72%
Fresh
49%
65%
Sweet
61%
Earthy
46%
60%
Aldehydic
Rose
58%
Vanilla
49%
Citrus
46%
Musky shared
100%
73%
Powdery shared
96%
100%
Floral shared
76%
72%
Iris shared
74%
62%
Fruity shared
72%
48%
Fresh shared
72%
49%
65%
Earthy shared
61%
46%
60%
58%
49%
46%

Performance

Retrospect Parfum Emozione Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Emozione Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its soft sillage and elegant character make it ideal for office and formal wear, where subtlety is appreciated. While some find it too 'mature' for casual settings, its comforting nature is perfect for intimate dates or relaxed moments at home.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
83%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Musky, Floral accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Retrospect Parfum
Emozione Eau de Parfum
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