Fragrance comparison

Lost in Ink vs Shania by Stetson

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lost in Ink

Oakcha

4.3074 votes

Rank #27,476 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Shania by Stetson

Shania Twain

3.72142 votes

Rank #12,569 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lost in Ink takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lost in Ink
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Shania by Stetson
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lost in Ink4/7

Shania by Stetson3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lost in Ink
Community sentiment: Lost in Ink
Longevity: Shania by Stetson
Sillage & projection: Shania by Stetson
Value for money: Lost in Ink
Versatility: Lost in Ink
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shania by Stetson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lost in InkOakcha

Shania by StetsonShania Twain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 41%

3.72/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 37%Had 45%Want 18%

Category winnerLost in InkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

1%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

34%Love

36%Like

1%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerLost in InkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityShania by Stetson

SillageShania by Stetson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value43

Category winnerLost in InkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

musky65%

woody56%

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

sweet65%

woody53%

white floral42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryRaspberryTeaApple BlossomFreesia

Heart

VanilleHoneysuckleHibiscus

Base

SandalwoodPeachAmberMusk

Notes

RoseFreesiaPomegranateRaspberryHoneysuckle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Freesia and Honeysuckle. 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

Summer96

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLost in InkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,569

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerShania by StetsonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakcha Lost in Ink opens with a vibrant burst of ripe blackberry and sweet raspberry, balanced by a light splash of brewed tea and crisp apple blossom. As the initial fruity splash settles, a creamy blend of vanilla, honeysuckle, and soft hibiscus takes over the center of the scent. The base rests on a smooth foundati…

Reviews →

Shania by Stetson is a bright wildflower and orchard blend that feels like a crisp spring morning. It pairs sweet pomegranate and tart raspberry with a heavy dose of fresh prairie rose. It is designed for women who want an easy, uncomplicated daytime floral that smells clean and slightly rustic.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lost in Ink or Shania by Stetson?

Lost in Ink takes 4 of 7 categories. Lost in Ink is rated 4.30/5 from 74 votes; Shania by Stetson is rated 3.72/5 from 142 votes. Choose Lost in Ink for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Shania by Stetson for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lost in Ink or Shania by Stetson?

Shania by Stetson lasts longest (Shania by Stetson 59/100, Lost in Ink 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lost in Ink or Shania by Stetson?

Shania by Stetson projects furthest (Shania by Stetson 53/100, Lost in Ink 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lost in Ink and Shania by Stetson smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Freesia and Honeysuckle.

Is Lost in Ink or Shania by Stetson better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lost in Ink is the stronger pick. For winter, Lost in Ink is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lost in Ink and Shania by Stetson?

Lost in Ink has top notes of Blackberry, Raspberry, Tea and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Vanille, Honeysuckle and Hibiscus, a base of Sandalwood, Peach, Amber and Musk. Shania by Stetson features Rose, Freesia, Pomegranate, Raspberry and Honeysuckle.