Merit Retrospect

Notes, performance and price

Merit Retrospect is a feminine musky, powdery, floral and iris fragrance, released in 2024.

It opens with Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes and Bergamot, a heart of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, and dries down to Musk, Moss and Vanilla.

On skin it lasts around 5 hours, projects 5/10, leaves 3/10 sillage.

Merit Retrospect is a cheaper alternative to

• Diptyque Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum — see its dupes
• Orebella Blooming Fire — see its dupes

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Merit Retrospect.

• Bath & Body Works If You Musk

  Evokes the powdery orris, clean ambrette, and soft pear facets of Merit Retrospect with a cozy musky finish.

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Frequently asked questions about Merit Retrospect

What does Merit Retrospect smell like?

Merit Retrospect is a feminine musky, powdery, floral and iris fragrance, released in 2024. It opens with Pear, Ambrette, Aldehydes and Bergamot, a heart of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, and dries down to Musk, Moss and Vanilla.

How long does Merit Retrospect last?

On skin, Merit Retrospect lasts around 5 hours on skin, projects 5/10, leaves 3/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Merit Retrospect?

The closest alternative to Merit Retrospect is Bath & Body Works If You Musk with an estimated similarity of 87%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Merit Retrospect dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works If You Musk, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Merit Retrospect.

Which Merit Retrospect dupe lasts longest?

Fine'ry. Without A Trace, at about 5h on skin, against about 5h for Merit Retrospect.

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