Retrospect™ L’Extrait de Parfum by MERIT

Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy 

Scent Type: Warm & Sheer

Key Notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Musk

Fragrance Description: This long-lasting, clean fragrance opens with soft, bright notes of bergamot and pear, gently unfolding into a floral heart of jasmine, rose, and violet. It’s balanced by a base of vanilla, musk, and moss, giving it a warm, second-skin finish that wears for up to over 12 hours.

About the Bottle: Inspired by modernist jewelry, the custom glass bottle is designed to feel like an objet d'art that sits comfortably in the palm of your hand—a nod to the tradition of fragrance as a timeless accessory.

About the Fragrance: Inspired by old-world techniques and vintage notes, this concentrated extrait melts into the skin for a pure scent that endures all day. Developed in Paris, it balances elements of old and new, as well as softness and depth. Its complex blend is both familiar and intriguing, offering a fresh perspective on modern fragrances.

Clean

Our commitment to offering formulas that go beyond regulatory standards to avoid controversial ingredients without sacrificing effectiveness.

Ingredients

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water, Butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Citral, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Hexadecanolactone, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Trimethylbenzenepropanol, Jasmine Oil/Extract, Rose Ketones.

The list of ingredients is subject to change. Please consult the packaging of the product purchased

Suggested Usage:

- Spray onto your wrists, neck, and pulse points — the natural warmth of your body will help diffuse the scent throughout the day. 

- Avoid rubbing or dabbing your skin as this breaks down the fragrance, causing it to wear off more quickly.

Clinical Results:  
Immediately after use:
96% agree this fragrance smells clean
86% agree this fragrance smells complex
83% agree this fragrance has a warm, second-skin finish

After 8 hours of wear: 
93% agree this fragrance is still identifiable on my skin 
90% agree this fragrance lasts