Fragrance comparison

Lost Cause vs Sexy Blossom

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 704 ratings analysed

Lost Cause

Phlur

3.45479 votes

Rank #16,250 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sexy Blossom

Michael Kors

3.19225 votes

Rank #19,496 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lost Cause
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sexy Blossom
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Lost Cause3/7

Sexy Blossom4/7

Ratings & consensus: Lost Cause
Community sentiment: Sexy Blossom
Longevity: Sexy Blossom
Sillage & projection: Sexy Blossom
Value for money: Sexy Blossom
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 CausePhlur

Sexy BlossomMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 479 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.19/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerLost CauseRating 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

24%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerSexy BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySexy Blossom

SillageSexy Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value60

Category winnerSexy BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

fresh92%

rose84%

green77%

aquatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, green and white 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

LitchiGreen LeavesDew DropRose Petals

Heart

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaOrchid

Base

MuskAmbroxanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Freesia, Dew Drop 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLost CauseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex53

Women24

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#19,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Sexy Blossom is a fresh floral with a watery, green lift and a soft lychee sweetness at the top. Rose petals, peony, freesia and lily of the valley keep it bright and springlike, while musk, sandalwood and ambroxan give it a clean, smooth finish. It suits someone who wants an easy floral that feels feminine, airy and …

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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 Sexy Blossom?

Sexy Blossom takes 4 of 7 categories. Lost Cause is rated 3.45/5 from 479 votes; Sexy Blossom is rated 3.19/5 from 225 votes. Choose Lost Cause for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sexy Blossom for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lost Cause or Sexy Blossom?

Sexy Blossom lasts longest (Sexy Blossom 62/100, Lost Cause 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lost Cause or Sexy Blossom?

Sexy Blossom projects furthest (Sexy Blossom 57/100, Lost Cause 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lost Cause and Sexy Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Freesia, Dew Drop and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lost Cause or Sexy Blossom 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 Sexy Blossom?

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. Sexy Blossom has top notes of Litchi, Green Leaves, Dew Drop and Rose Petals, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Orchid, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Sandalwood.