Fragrance comparison

By The Fire vs Lost In Paris

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 526 ratings analysed

By The Fire

KŌDŌ

2.001 votes

Rank #73,081 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Lost In Paris

Roja Dove

4.06525 votes

Rank #1,253 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lost In Paris takes 1 of 1 categories.

By The Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character.
Lost In Paris
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

By The Fire0/1

Lost In Paris1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By The FireKŌDŌ

Lost In ParisRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.06/ 5 · 525 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

60%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

355 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value23

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

musky100%

woody92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Madagascar VanillaCandied LemonSweet OrangeCinnamonGingerAmberSugarCloveWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Blood OrangeRumBitter OrangeMandarin

Heart

SugarCaramelButter

Base

MuskCashmere WoodPink PepperCloveCedarwoodCinnamonVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Cinnamon, Sugar and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring70

Summer57

Fall100

Winter94

Day70

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men4

Unisex43

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Category winnerLost In ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

By The Fire by KŌDŌ is a warm, spicy fragrance that blends Madagascar vanilla with notes of cinnamon, ginger, and candied lemon. It offers a cozy, comforting experience designed for both men and women. The scent profile excels during cooler autumn evenings or relaxed winter gatherings, creating an inviting aura that s…

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Lost In Paris opens like caramelized orange peel splashed with rum, then turns richer and softer with butter, brown sugar, vanilla and warm woods. It wears as a plush, dessert-leaning gourmand with a musky, spiced base. This suits shoppers who enjoy bold sweet scents and do not mind a food-like edge. Sampling first ma…

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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, By The Fire or Lost In Paris?

Lost In Paris takes 1 of 1 categories. By The Fire is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Lost In Paris is rated 4.06/5 from 525 votes. Choose By The Fire for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Choose Lost In Paris for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do By The Fire and Lost In Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Cinnamon, Sugar and Clove.

Is By The Fire or Lost In Paris better for summer or winter?

Lost In Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By The Fire and Lost In Paris?

By The Fire features Madagascar Vanilla, Candied Lemon, Sweet Orange, Cinnamon and Ginger. Lost In Paris has top notes of Blood Orange, Rum, Bitter Orange and Mandarin, heart notes of Sugar, Caramel and Butter, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Pink Pepper and Clove.