Black vs Lost In Kashmir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lost In Kashmir takes 3 of 4 categories.
BlackChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lost In KashmirChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black1/4
Lost In Kashmir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lost In Kashmir
- Sillage & projection
- Black
- Value for money
- Lost In Kashmir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lost In Kashmir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlackMAISON ASRARLost In KashmirImaginary FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.78/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 16%Had 2%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
13%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
78%Love
22%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLost In Kashmir
SillageBlack
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLost In KashmirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
cinnamon69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitCinnamonGinger
Heart
MintLavender
Base
Tonka BeanCashmeranCedarwood
Top
GinJuniper BerriesOrange BlossomGrapefruitLavenderOrangeelemi
Heart
Orris RootCedarwoodRosemaryJasmineFruitsCitruses
Base
Palisander RosewoodHeliotropeCinnamonVanillaAmberMuskTonka BeanIso E Super
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cinnamon, Lavender and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer57
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
Spring88
Summer100
Fall88
Winter25
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#20,698
PerfumerSachin Singh
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerLost In KashmirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack by MAISON ASRAR is an aromatic oriental fougere that leads with a sharp, energetic burst of grapefruit, ginger, and cinnamon. It settles into a crisp, mint-forward lavender heart, eventually resting on a grounded base of tonka bean and cashmeran. This 2023 release offers a masculine, versatile profile suited for…
Reviews →Lost In Kashmir opens with a bright gin and citrus lift, then settles into a smoother aromatic woods profile with soft florals, amber and a gentle sweet-spicy base. It reads polished, fresh and easy to wear, with reviews pointing to balanced projection, strong longevity and an effortless day-to-evening feel.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black or Lost In Kashmir?
Lost In Kashmir takes 3 of 4 categories. Black is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Lost In Kashmir is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lost In Kashmir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Lost In Kashmir?
Lost In Kashmir lasts longest (Lost In Kashmir 85/100, Black 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Lost In Kashmir?
Black projects furthest (Black 75/100, Lost In Kashmir 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Lost In Kashmir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Lavender and Tonka Bean.
Is Black or Lost In Kashmir better for summer or winter?
Black suits evening wear; Lost In Kashmir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Lost In Kashmir?
Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Mint and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Cashmeran and Cedarwood. Lost In Kashmir has top notes of Gin, Juniper Berries, Orange Blossom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orris Root, Cedarwood, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Vanilla.
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