Fragrance comparison

Hibiscus Tea vs Lost in Ink

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Hibiscus Tea

Demeter Fragrance

3.3315 votes

Rank #57,261 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lost in Ink

Oakcha

4.3074 votes

Rank #27,761 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lost in Ink takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hibiscus Tea
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lost in Ink
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hibiscus Tea1/4

Lost in Ink3/4

Ratings & consensus: Lost in Ink
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lost in Ink
Sillage & projection: Hibiscus Tea
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lost in Ink

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hibiscus TeaDemeter Fragrance

Lost in InkOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 10%Had 15%Want 75%

4.30/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 41%

Category winnerLost in InkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

47%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

1%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLost in Ink

SillageHibiscus Tea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy83%

green65%

musky48%

fresh30%

fruity100%

floral91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

musky65%

woody56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HibiscusTea

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BlackberryRaspberryTeaApple BlossomFreesia

Heart

VanilleHoneysuckleHibiscus

Base

SandalwoodPeachAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesHibiscus and Tea. Durations are only published for Hibiscus Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 48%Work 34%Date 11%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLost in InkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Hibiscus Tea delivers a bright, refreshing splash of sweetened herbal tea poured over chilled tart petals. A quick burst of tart red hibiscus blooms first, followed by steeped green tea leaves that give the blend a crisp, natural lift. Fresh spicy undertones keep the profile buoyant rather than heavy…

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Oakcha Lost in Ink opens with a vibrant burst of ripe blackberry and sweet raspberry, balanced by a light splash of brewed tea and crisp apple blossom. As the initial fruity splash settles, a creamy blend of vanilla, honeysuckle, and soft hibiscus takes over the center of the scent. The base rests on a smooth foundati…

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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, Hibiscus Tea or Lost in Ink?

Lost in Ink takes 3 of 4 categories. Hibiscus Tea is rated 3.33/5 from 15 votes; Lost in Ink is rated 4.30/5 from 74 votes. Choose Hibiscus Tea for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lost in Ink for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hibiscus Tea or Lost in Ink?

Lost in Ink lasts longest (Lost in Ink 56/100, Hibiscus Tea 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hibiscus Tea or Lost in Ink?

Projection is very close: Hibiscus Tea 50/100, Lost in Ink 48/100 for sillage.

Do Hibiscus Tea and Lost in Ink smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Hibiscus and Tea.

Is Hibiscus Tea or Lost in Ink better for summer or winter?

Hibiscus Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hibiscus Tea and Lost in Ink?

Hibiscus Tea features Hibiscus and Tea. Lost in Ink has top notes of Blackberry, Raspberry, Tea and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Vanille, Honeysuckle and Hibiscus, a base of Sandalwood, Peach, Amber and Musk.