12
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Retrospect
feminine
Created by Fanny Bal
Retrospect by Merit is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Retrospect was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Fanny Bal. Top notes are Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes and Bergamot; middle notes are Orris, Jasmine, Violet, Rose and Rosemary; base notes are Musk, Moss and Vanilla. Retrospect Extrait de Parfum by Merit is a new fragrance for women launched in 2024. This long-lasting, clean scent begins with delicate notes of bergamot and pear, leading to a floral heart of jasmine, rose, and violet. The fragrance is rounded off with base notes of vanilla, musk, and moss, creating a second-skin quality that lasts up to 12 hours. Crafted in Paris, the perfume combines modern and ancient elements, offering a blend of soft and deep notes.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
76%
Win
100%
Spr
52%
Sum
93%
Fall
Day & Night
97%
Day
49%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
578 votes
3.90
Love it
23140%
Like it
17130%
OK
8715%
Dislike
6611%
Hate it
234%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 33 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Merit Retrospect is a fresh floral fragrance with interesting pear and jasmine notes that appeals to some fans, but it has a notable divisive element in its drydown. Multiple users report an off-putting indolic jasmine undertone reminiscent of ornamental pear trees or urine, though not everyone detects it. The fragrance works better on clothing than skin for some wearers.
Strengths
- Fresh and powdery scent profile
- Nice floral and pear notes
- Good performance on clothing
- Interesting and unique fragrance
Weaknesses
- Controversial indolic jasmine note with off-putting undertones (fecal, urine-like, or musty)
- Polarizing drydown that some find unpleasant
- Requires careful sampling before blind buying
Best for
Spring wearDaytime casualLayering with other scentsWearing on clothing rather than skin
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
