Lost in the Desert
Memoirs Of A Perfume CollectorEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Lost in the Desert vs. AO
Is Lost in the Desert better than AO?
AO wears longer on skin, while Lost in the Desert projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FrankincenseJasmineMyrrh
ambervanillacitruswarm spicywoody
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The essentials
What's different between Lost in the Desert and AO?
| Lost in the Desert | AO | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dario Fini | — |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Lost in the Desert and AO smell?
Lost in the Desert
Amber
Vanilla
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Woody
Musky
AO
Fruity
Sweet
Violet
Amber
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lost in the Desert and AO share?
Top
BergamotVanilla pompona
Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantPink Pepper
Heart
Bourbon VanillaJasmineMyrrh
FigFrankincenseJasmine
Base
AmbroxanFrankincenseOud
VetiverMyrrh OilTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Bourbon VanillaMyrrh
Tonka Bean
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Jasmine
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Lost in the Desert and AO work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lost in the Desert or AO?
| Lost in the Desert | AO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lost in the Desert and AO?
Sweet enough to flirt, dry enough to mean it. The vanilla and jasmine make an argument for warmth, then oud and frankincense make a counterpoint. Together they build something that doesn't ask.Lost in the Desert
AO is incense without the church vibe. It is contemplative rather than performative, best suited for someone who wants presence over projection.AO
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