Fragrance comparison

Lost Cause vs Neon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 485 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lost Cause

Phlur

3.45479 votes

Rank #16,250 GreenFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

Neon

Reserva

4.006 votes

Rank #59,322 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lost Cause takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lost Cause
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Neon
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lost Cause3/4

Neon0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lost Cause
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lost Cause
Versatility: Not scored
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

NeonReserva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLost Cause

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLost CauseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

green70%

floral60%

musky50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and green

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 LeavesLemonTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmine

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, 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–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex53

Women24

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#59,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Reserva Neon hits the skin with a sharp blast of sliced lemon, bitter green leaves, and sweet tangerine. The citrus opening feels brisk and cold, suited for humid summer mornings or post-gym errands. As the tart top quietens down after fifteen minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and breezy freesia lift the heart without…

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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 Neon?

Lost Cause takes 3 of 4 categories. Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes; Neon is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Neon for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lost Cause or Neon?

They last about the same: Lost Cause 55/100, Neon 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lost Cause or Neon?

Projection is very close: Lost Cause 42/100, Neon 42/100 for sillage.

Do Lost Cause and Neon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Lost Cause or Neon better for summer or winter?

Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lost Cause and Neon?

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. Neon has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.