Fragrance comparison

Lost In Translation vs Preux

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 392 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lost In Translation

Maison Matine

3.44391 votes

Rank #8,698 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Preux

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #64,891 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lost In Translation takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lost In Translation
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Preux
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Lost In Translation3/4

Preux1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lost In TranslationMaison Matine

Preuxkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 391 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

300 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLost In Translation

SillageLost In Translation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPreuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

green61%

musky100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesJuniperWater Notes

Heart

Palisander RosewoodWhite TeaBlack Pepper

Base

LeatherTobaccoPatchouliMuskDry Wood

Notes

MuskCitrusRosemaryIncensePalisander RosewoodBlack PepperJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Palisander Rosewood, Black Pepper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer49

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex54

Women16

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,698

PerfumerLaurent Marrone

Launched—

Reviews51

Overall rank#64,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLost In TranslationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lost In Translation by Maison Matine offers a distinctive woody aquatic profile, grounding crisp juniper berries with palisander rosewood and leather. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent provides an atmospheric, resinous quality that feels at home in transitional spring weather. It avoids generic aquatic tropes, inste…

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Preux by Kari is a fresh, aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking a clean, daily signature. It blends sharp rosemary and cooling juniper with a warm, smoky base of incense and palisander rosewood, making it highly versatile for warm weather. This scent is ideal for post-gym wear or casual office settings.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lost In Translation or Preux?

Lost In Translation takes 3 of 4 categories. Lost In Translation is rated 3.44/5 from 391 votes; Preux is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lost In Translation for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Preux for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lost In Translation or Preux?

Lost In Translation lasts longest (Lost In Translation 64/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lost In Translation or Preux?

Lost In Translation projects furthest (Lost In Translation 50/100, Preux 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lost In Translation and Preux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Palisander Rosewood, Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Lost In Translation or Preux better for summer or winter?

Lost In Translation suits daytime wear; Preux suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lost In Translation and Preux?

Lost In Translation has top notes of Violet Leaves, Juniper and Water Notes, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, White Tea and Black Pepper, a base of Leather, Tobacco, Patchouli and Musk. Preux features Musk, Citrus, Rosemary, Incense and Palisander Rosewood.