Calyx vs Lost Cause
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Calyx takes 6 of 7 categories.
CalyxChoose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lost CauseChoose it for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Calyx6/7
Lost Cause1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Calyx
- Community sentiment
- Calyx
- Longevity
- Calyx
- Sillage & projection
- Calyx
- Value for money
- Calyx
- Versatility
- Calyx
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lost Cause
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalyxCliniqueLost CausePhlurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 828 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%
3.45/ 5 · 479 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerCalyxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
828 votes
14%Love
47%Like
23%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
397 votes
Category winnerCalyxMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCalyx
SillageCalyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalyxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothtropical100%
fruity92%
green84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
fresh61%
green100%
floral92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, fruity and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Green LeavesGuavaPassionfruitPapayaGrapefruitMangoMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaLilyMarigoldNeroliJasmineRose
Base3 to 6 hours
OakmossVetiverOrris RootSandalwood
Top
Green LeavesBergamotRhubarbFruits
Heart
FreesiaDew DropLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
AmbergrisVanilla Orchid
InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer100
Fall21
Winter10
Day100
Night16
Spring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCalyxMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,679
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,250
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerLost CauseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalyx by Clinique is an energetic green and fruity floral perfume that balances tart tropical fruits with crisp botanical greens. Created by perfumer Sophia Grojsman, it opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, mango, and guava, tempered by crushed green leaves. The heart brings a clean bouquet …
Reviews →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…
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, Calyx or Lost Cause?
Calyx takes 6 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.80/5 from 828 votes; Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes. Choose Calyx for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Calyx or Lost Cause?
Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 61/100, Lost Cause 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calyx or Lost Cause?
Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 59/100, Lost Cause 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calyx and Lost Cause smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine.
Is Calyx or Lost Cause better for summer or winter?
For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Lost Cause is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calyx and Lost Cause?
Calyx has top notes of Green Leaves, Guava, Passionfruit and Papaya, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Lily and Marigold, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Orris Root and Sandalwood. 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.
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