Fragrance comparison

The Gambler vs Lost in You

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

The Gambler

Veigel Perfumes

3.899 votes

Rank #57,127 WhiskeyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Lost in You

Paco Fernandez Fragrances

4.676 votes

Rank #38,193 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Gambler
Choose it for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lost in You
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Gambler2/4

Lost in You2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Gambler
Sillage & projection: The Gambler
Value for money: Lost in You
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lost in You

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The GamblerVeigel Perfumes

Lost in YouPaco Fernandez Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityThe Gambler

SillageThe Gambler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLost in YouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

whiskey100%

leather92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

cherry77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperDust

Heart3-5 hrs

WhiskeyLeatherTobacco

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaOudMuskAmbergris

Top

Black CherryWhiskeyBergamotPomelo

Heart

Atlas CedarHimalayan CedarSandalwoodLavenderGeraniumAmbroxanCinnamon

Base

VanillaSuedeFrankincenseTobaccoOudAmber

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud. Durations are only published for The Gambler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,127

PerfumerCorey Veigel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,193

PerfumerFrancisco Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLost in YouHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Gambler by Veigel Perfumes brings the gritty warmth of a late-night private lounge straight to your skin. The opening hits fast with cracked black pepper and a curious dry dust note that feels rustic rather than clean. That initial sharpness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a rich wave of dark whiskey, cure…

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Lost in You opens with a distinct splash of black cherry and grain whiskey, sharpened by bergamot and bitter pomelo. The bright fruit notes drop back fast before settling into a structured heart of Atlas cedar, cinnamon, and clean lavender. As the hours pass, vanilla, dark tobacco leaf, and frankincense build alongsi…

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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, The Gambler or Lost in You?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Gambler is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Lost in You is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Gambler for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lost in You for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Gambler or Lost in You?

The Gambler lasts longest (The Gambler 75/100, Lost in You 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Gambler or Lost in You?

The Gambler projects furthest (The Gambler 69/100, Lost in You 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Gambler and Lost in You smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud.

Is The Gambler or Lost in You better for summer or winter?

The Gambler suits evening wear; Lost in You suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Gambler and Lost in You?

The Gambler has top notes of Black Pepper and Dust, heart notes of Whiskey, Leather and Tobacco, a base of Vanilla, Oud, Musk and Ambergris. Lost in You has top notes of Black Cherry, Whiskey, Bergamot and Pomelo, heart notes of Atlas Cedar, Himalayan Cedar, Sandalwood and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Suede, Frankincense and Tobacco.