Fragrance comparison

Haiku vs Lost Cause

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,441 ratings analysed

5 wins

Haiku

Avon

3.91962 votes

Rank #28,124 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Lost Cause

Phlur

3.45479 votes

Rank #16,250 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Haiku takes 5 of 7 categories.

Haiku
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lost Cause
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Haiku5/7

Lost Cause2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaikuAvon

Lost CausePhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 962 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerHaikuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

962 votes

14%Love

47%Like

23%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

397 votes

Category winnerHaikuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHaiku

SillageHaiku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value52

Category winnerHaikuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

woody77%

green69%

citrus61%

green100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dew DropPomegranateYuzuFreesiaPear

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineChinese PeonyKumquatPrunellaFigTuberose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Green LeavesBergamotRhubarbFruits

Heart

FreesiaDew DropLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

AmbergrisVanilla Orchid

InformationalShared notesDew Drop, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLost CauseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

Men23

Unisex53

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerLost CauseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Haiku opens with a sharp spray of tart yuzu citrus and cool dew drop accord. Fresh freesia and pear add a light aqueous sweetness before the scent settles into a green floral heart. Crisp lily-of-the-valley leads the middle phase, supported by clean jasmine and soft peony petals. As hours pass, the green crispness dri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Haiku or Lost Cause?

Haiku takes 5 of 7 categories. Haiku is rated 3.91/5 from 962 votes; Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes. Choose Haiku for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Haiku or Lost Cause?

Haiku lasts longest (Haiku 60/100, Lost Cause 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haiku or Lost Cause?

Haiku projects furthest (Haiku 54/100, Lost Cause 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haiku and Lost Cause smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Dew Drop, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Haiku or Lost Cause better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lost Cause is the stronger pick. For winter, Lost Cause is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haiku and Lost Cause?

Haiku has top notes of Dew Drop, Pomegranate, Yuzu and Freesia, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Chinese Peony and Kumquat, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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.