Fragrance comparison

Lost Cause vs Kaiak Aero

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,868 ratings analysed

Lost Cause

Phlur

3.45479 votes

Rank #16,250 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Kaiak Aero

Natura · 2018

3.951,389 votes

Rank #25,542 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak Aero takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lost Cause
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kaiak Aero
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Lost Cause1/7

Kaiak Aero6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lost CausePhlur

Kaiak AeroNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 1,389 votes

Have 61%Had 24%Want 15%

Category winnerKaiak AeroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

47%Like

23%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

397 votes

34%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

367 votes

Category winnerKaiak AeroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKaiak Aero

SillageKaiak Aero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value80

Category winnerKaiak AeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody84%

fruity69%

salty38%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesBergamotRhubarbFruits

Heart

FreesiaDew DropLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

AmbergrisVanilla Orchid

Top

RhubarbJuniperCardamom

Heart

FreesiaPeonyJasmineLavenderFloral NotesLily-of-the-ValleySageRose

Base

MuskCashmeranHaitian VetiverAmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, 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

Summer78

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer100

Fall27

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKaiak AeroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex53

Women24

Men3

Unisex57

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,542

PerfumerNatasha Côté, Verônica Kato

Launched2018

Reviews1

Category winnerLost CauseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Natura Kaiak Aero is a crisp aromatic aquatic that brings a sharp, fruity energy to the skin. It opens with an unmistakable blast of tart rhubarb and juniper, leading into a refreshing, marine-focused heart. Built for the heat, it provides a clean, reliable, and masculine experience for those who appreciate sharp, inv…

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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, Lost Cause or Kaiak Aero?

Kaiak Aero takes 6 of 7 categories. Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes; Kaiak Aero is rated 3.95/5 from 1,389 votes. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Kaiak Aero for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Lost Cause or Kaiak Aero?

Kaiak Aero lasts longest (Kaiak Aero 74/100, Lost Cause 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lost Cause or Kaiak Aero?

Kaiak Aero projects furthest (Kaiak Aero 67/100, Lost Cause 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lost Cause and Kaiak Aero smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Lost Cause or Kaiak Aero better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lost Cause and Kaiak Aero?

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. Kaiak Aero has top notes of Rhubarb, Juniper and Cardamom, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.