Lost Cause vs Parfum d'Ete 1992
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Parfum d'Ete 1992 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Lost CauseChoose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Parfum d'Ete 1992Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lost Cause3/7
Parfum d'Ete 19924/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Parfum d'Ete 1992
- Community sentiment
- Parfum d'Ete 1992
- Longevity
- Parfum d'Ete 1992
- Sillage & projection
- Parfum d'Ete 1992
- Value for money
- Lost Cause
- Versatility
- Lost Cause
- 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 CausePhlurParfum d'Ete 1992KenzoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 479 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 1,512 votes
Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%
Category winnerParfum d'Ete 1992Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
47%Like
23%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
397 votes
46%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
1,512 votes
Category winnerParfum d'Ete 1992Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParfum d'Ete 1992
SillageParfum d'Ete 1992
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLost CauseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
floral92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
green91%
white floral83%
fresh74%
woody65%
rose56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, green and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesBergamotRhubarbFruits
Heart
FreesiaDew DropLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
AmbergrisVanilla Orchid
Top
Green LeavesHiacynthPeachMahogany
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyFreesiaNarcissusJasmineCyclamenYlang-YlangRose
Base
OakmossIrisMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber
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 seasonSpring100
Summer78
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLost CauseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,211
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Overall rank#25,971
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLost CauseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLost 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…
Reviews →Kenzo Parfum d'Ete 1992 opens with a sharp snap of crushed green leaves and wet hyacinth. A subtle touch of peach flesh adds brief fleshiness before lily-of-the-valley takes control of the heart. Perfumer Jean Claude Delville built this formula around clean botanical florals that feel crisp against warm skin. As the i…
Reviews →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 Parfum d'Ete 1992?
Parfum d'Ete 1992 takes 4 of 7 categories. Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes; Parfum d'Ete 1992 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,512 votes. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Parfum d'Ete 1992 for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Lost Cause or Parfum d'Ete 1992?
Parfum d'Ete 1992 lasts longest (Parfum d'Ete 1992 67/100, Lost Cause 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lost Cause or Parfum d'Ete 1992?
Parfum d'Ete 1992 projects furthest (Parfum d'Ete 1992 60/100, Lost Cause 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lost Cause and Parfum d'Ete 1992 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Lost Cause or Parfum d'Ete 1992 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lost Cause 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 Parfum d'Ete 1992?
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. Parfum d'Ete 1992 has top notes of Green Leaves, Hiacynth, Peach and Mahogany, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Freesia and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Iris, Musk and Sandalwood.
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