Lost Cause
PhlurEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Lost Cause vs. Windows Down
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Lost Cause | Windows Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Gil Clavien | Celine Barel |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Lost Cause
Green
Floral
Citrus
White Floral
Fruity
Aquatic
Aromatic
Sweet
Windows Down
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Green
Woody
Musky
Fresh
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesBergamotRhubarbFruits
Black TeaGrapefruitBergamotNeroli
Heart
FreesiaLily of the ValleyJasmineDew Drop
JasmineOrange BlossomBroom
Base
AmbergrisVanilla Orchid
White MuskGuaiac WoodMossOperanide
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Lost Cause | Windows Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
Moderate sillage isn't a flaw here. It's the point. Lost Cause doesn't announce itself, it rewards the person who leans in close enough to find it. That closeness is the whole appeal.Lost Cause
Not every fresh scent needs to shout. Windows Down earns its name through restraint. Black tea at the opening is the smart move here, lending depth that citrus alone cannot provide, and the drydown.Windows Down