Fragrance comparison

A Day In Mexico vs Lost Cause

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 508 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Day In Mexico

Zara

4.1529 votes

Rank #16,791 FruityAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Lost Cause

Phlur

3.45479 votes

Rank #15,103 GreenFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day In Mexico takes 4 of 5 categories.

A Day In Mexico
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lost Cause
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

A Day In Mexico4/5

Lost Cause1/5

Ratings & consensus: A Day In Mexico
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Day In Mexico
Sillage & projection: A Day In Mexico
Value for money: A Day In Mexico
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lost Cause

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A Day In MexicoZara

Lost CausePhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

3.45/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerA Day In MexicoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

14%Love

47%Like

23%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

397 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityA Day In Mexico

SillageA Day In Mexico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value52

Category winnerA Day In MexicoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

amber83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

green100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Rhubarb

Heart

Fruits

Base

Amber

Top

Green LeavesBergamotRhubarbFruits

Heart

FreesiaDew DropLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

AmbergrisVanilla Orchid

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and Fruits. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer82

Fall100

Winter9

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men23

Unisex53

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#15,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerLost CauseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day In Mexico opens with a juicy rhubarb and tropical fruit effect that many wearers read as fruit juice, with a soft amber base keeping it smooth rather than sharp. It usually wears with moderate projection and moderate staying power, making it an easy low-cost option for warm days, casual use, and anyone who likes…

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Lost Cause by Phlur offers a crisp, green aesthetic built on notes of rhubarb, freesia, and ambergris. This unisex floral fragrance feels like a cool, breezy morning in a garden, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. It maintains a clean, minimalist profile that avoids heavy sweetness, perfect for those s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Day In Mexico or Lost Cause?

A Day In Mexico takes 4 of 5 categories. A Day In Mexico is rated 4.15/5 from 29 votes; Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes. Choose A Day In Mexico for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A Day In Mexico or Lost Cause?

A Day In Mexico lasts longest (A Day In Mexico 67/100, Lost Cause 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day In Mexico or Lost Cause?

A Day In Mexico projects furthest (A Day In Mexico 58/100, Lost Cause 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day In Mexico and Lost Cause smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Fruits.

Is A Day In Mexico or Lost Cause better for summer or winter?

A Day In Mexico suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day In Mexico and Lost Cause?

A Day In Mexico has top notes of Rhubarb, heart notes of Fruits, a base of Amber. Lost Cause has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Fruits, heart notes of Freesia, Dew Drop, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris and Vanilla Orchid.