Fragrance comparison

Lost Cause vs Miss Edge

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 514 ratings analysed

Lost Cause

Phlur

3.45479 votes

Rank #16,250 GreenFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Miss Edge

Swiss Arabian

3.8335 votes

Rank #23,133 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miss Edge takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lost Cause
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Miss Edge
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lost Cause1/7

Miss Edge6/7

Ratings & consensus: Miss Edge
Community sentiment: Miss Edge
Longevity: Miss Edge
Sillage & projection: Miss Edge
Value for money: Miss Edge
Versatility: Miss Edge
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

Miss EdgeSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 63%

Category winnerMiss EdgeRating 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

40%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerMiss EdgeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMiss Edge

SillageMiss Edge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMiss EdgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

green83%

powdery65%

fresh48%

floral30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both green, white floral and floral

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

Green LeavesRhubarbBergamot

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaPeony

Base

Powdery NotesMuskOakmossVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall47

Winter13

Day100

Night38

Category winnerMiss EdgeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex53

Women24

Men6

Unisex6

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#23,133

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Miss Edge by Swiss Arabian is a crisp, floral scent for women that highlights green leaves, rhubarb, and lily-of-the-valley. This blend offers a fresh profile, suitable for bright, sunny spring mornings or casual daytime wear. It settles into a soft, powdery musk base, providing a clean and approachable fragrance for …

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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 Miss Edge?

Miss Edge takes 6 of 7 categories. Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes; Miss Edge is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Miss Edge for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lost Cause or Miss Edge?

Miss Edge lasts longest (Miss Edge 59/100, Lost Cause 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lost Cause or Miss Edge?

Miss Edge projects furthest (Miss Edge 64/100, Lost Cause 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lost Cause and Miss Edge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lost Cause or Miss Edge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lost Cause is the stronger pick. For winter, Lost Cause is the stronger pick. Miss Edge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lost Cause and Miss Edge?

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. Miss Edge has top notes of Green Leaves, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Peony, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Oakmoss and Vetiver.