Name: Retrospect Extrait de Parfum
Brand: Merit
Rating: 4.2 (20 reviews)

The whisper

A nostalgic scent that demands patience for the dry down

While the initial notes can be polarizing, the lingering dry down earns deep devotion. It is a sophisticated, gentle favorite, though some find the longevity lacking.

85%loved

2 📕100%♪85%106 voices

"I could not wait to get my hands on the new Merit fragrance... this fragrance is incredible"

Whispered by Estée Lalonde · 1y ago

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1 mention about this product

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100%

😊 Positive

💬 Neutral

👎 Negative

Real users find Merit Retrospect to be a gentle and pleasant fragrance, often deciding to purchase it after trying a sample. The scent is described as 'very nice' and 'gentle,' though the available feedback in this sample is limited.

😊

闭眼冲了这款香水😉超级好闻

I bought this perfume without hesitation; it smells super good.

上次Sephora送了小样，闭眼冲了这款香水

Sephora gave me a sample last time, and I bought this perfume without hesitation.

85%

😊 Positive

💬 Neutral

10%

👎 Negative

Users generally praise Merit Retrospect for its sophisticated, evolving scent profile and elegant packaging, though some note a polarizing initial spray that requires a dry-down period to appreciate. Opinions on longevity are mixed, with some users finding it long-lasting while others report it fades quickly.

😊

There's something so nostalgic about it. I love it, it's beautiful.

👎

When I first smelled it - I hated the top notes and original scent. It didn’t smell pleasant to me. Once it dried down, I was happy with it

😊

i prefer it at the end of the day then upon first spritz! a first for me!

😊

Hands down my favorite perfume I’ve ever owned. I’ve had the same two favorites for 10 years until this one came along.

👎

I liked it, but this perfume doesn’t last long.