Fragrance comparison

The Lost Chapter vs Liam

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,813 ratings analysed

The Lost Chapter

And Other Stories

4.1315 votes

Rank #38,409 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Liam

Lattafa Perfumes

4.195,798 votes

Rank #116 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liam takes 5 of 5 categories.

The Lost Chapter
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Liam
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

The Lost Chapter0/5

Liam5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Lost ChapterAnd Other Stories

LiamLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.19/ 5 · 5,798 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerLiamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

73%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

57%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

3,553 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLiam

SillageLiam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value91

Category winnerLiamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCarrotCumin

Heart

Black TeaFigIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanPapyrus

Top

CardamomFigBlack Tea

Heart

IrisVetiverLabdanum

Base

VanillaSandalwoodTonkaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Tea, Fig and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men37

Unisex57

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,409

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews992

Category winnerLiamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Lost Chapter by And Other Stories is a woody spicy scent that wraps you in dry papyrus and soft black tea. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance feels like sitting in a quiet, sunlit library with a cup of spiced tea. It is an understated everyday wear for cool fall mornings or relaxed office environments.

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Liam by Lattafa Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Liam was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cardamom, Fig and Black Tea; middle notes are Iris, Vetiver and Labdanum; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka and Patchouli.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Lost Chapter or Liam?

Liam takes 5 of 5 categories. The Lost Chapter is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Liam is rated 4.19/5 from 5,798 votes. Choose The Lost Chapter for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Liam for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Lost Chapter or Liam?

Liam lasts longest (Liam 75/100, The Lost Chapter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Lost Chapter or Liam?

Liam projects furthest (Liam 63/100, The Lost Chapter 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Lost Chapter and Liam smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Tea, Fig and Iris.

Is The Lost Chapter or Liam better for summer or winter?

The Lost Chapter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Lost Chapter and Liam?

The Lost Chapter has top notes of Cardamom, Carrot and Cumin, heart notes of Black Tea, Fig and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Papyrus. Liam has top notes of Cardamom, Fig and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris, Vetiver and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka and Patchouli.