Fragrance comparison

Lost In Kashmir vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,824 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lost In Kashmir

Imaginary Fragrances

4.789 votes

Rank #20,698 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lost In Kashmir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lost In Kashmir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lost In Kashmir3/4

Tsar1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lost In Kashmir
Sillage & projection: Lost In Kashmir
Value for money: Lost In Kashmir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lost In KashmirImaginary Fragrances

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 83%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLost In Kashmir

SillageLost In Kashmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value48

Category winnerLost In KashmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinJuniper BerriesOrange BlossomGrapefruitLavenderOrangeelemi

Heart

Orris RootCedarwoodRosemaryJasmineFruitsCitruses

Base

Palisander RosewoodHeliotropeCinnamonVanillaAmberMuskTonka BeanIso E Super

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall88

Winter25

Day100

Night78

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,698

PerfumerSachin Singh

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lost In Kashmir opens with a bright gin and citrus lift, then settles into a smoother aromatic woods profile with soft florals, amber and a gentle sweet-spicy base. It reads polished, fresh and easy to wear, with reviews pointing to balanced projection, strong longevity and an effortless day-to-evening feel.

Reviews →

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a quintessential green aromatic cologne that captures the crisp air of a dense pine forest. It opens with an invigorating rush of cool lavender, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary, creating the sensation of walking through morning woodland dew. As the scent settles, aromatic juniper berr…

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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 In Kashmir or Tsar?

Lost In Kashmir takes 3 of 4 categories. Lost In Kashmir is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Lost In Kashmir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lost In Kashmir or Tsar?

Lost In Kashmir lasts longest (Lost In Kashmir 85/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lost In Kashmir or Tsar?

Lost In Kashmir projects furthest (Lost In Kashmir 72/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lost In Kashmir and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine.

Is Lost In Kashmir or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Lost In Kashmir suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lost In Kashmir and Tsar?

Lost In Kashmir has top notes of Gin, Juniper Berries, Orange Blossom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orris Root, Cedarwood, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Tsar has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Tarragon, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.