Fragrance comparison

Kasanga vs Lost In Bali

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kasanga

Pacoma

4.1712 votes

Rank #54,151 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Lost In Bali

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.2933 votes

Rank #32,784 Warm SpicyCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kasanga takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kasanga
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lost In Bali
Choose it for a warm spicy and coconut character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kasanga4/5

Lost In Bali1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KasangaPacoma

Lost In BaliBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

3.29/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

Category winnerKasangaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

21%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityKasanga

SillageKasanga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value60

Category winnerKasangaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

coconut92%

sweet84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesBergamot

Heart

PeachRoseYlang-YlangTuberoseCoconutJasmine

Base

BenzoinVanillaPatchouliVetiverAmberCedar

Top

CardamomPink PepperPistachioBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangTuberoseJasmine

Base

CoconutBenzoinAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Coconut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLost In BaliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Launched in 1997 by French house Pacoma, Kasanga blends warm amber, ripe peach, and resinous benzoin into a rich floral gourmand. Bright bergamot and quick spices open the composition before heavy ylang-ylang and tuberose take over. It sits close to the skin as it dries down, making it comfortable for cool autumn afte…

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Lost In Bali is a creamy, spicy tropical floral built around cardamom and pink pepper over pistachio, coconut and tonka. On skin it usually reads warm, sweet and slightly sunny, with a plush white floral heart (ylang ylang, tuberose, jasmine) rather than a sharp citrus splash. If you like coconut and soft ambered swee…

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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, Kasanga or Lost In Bali?

Kasanga takes 4 of 5 categories. Kasanga is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Lost In Bali is rated 3.29/5 from 33 votes. Choose Kasanga for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lost In Bali for a warm spicy and coconut character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kasanga or Lost In Bali?

Kasanga lasts longest (Kasanga 90/100, Lost In Bali 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kasanga or Lost In Bali?

Kasanga projects furthest (Kasanga 75/100, Lost In Bali 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kasanga and Lost In Bali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Coconut.

Is Kasanga or Lost In Bali better for summer or winter?

Kasanga suits daytime wear; Lost In Bali suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kasanga and Lost In Bali?

Kasanga has top notes of Spicy Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Patchouli and Vetiver. Lost In Bali has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Pistachio and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Coconut, Benzoin, Amber and Tonka.