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Eau de parfum
Khye Fragrances Lost Ones
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Lost Ones — a fresh unisex fragrance by Khye Fragrances
Lost Ones Eau de Parfum by Khye Fragrances is a 2023 unisex fragrance with a distinctive citrus-aromatic character.
The US brand creates fragrances for women and men who appreciate unconventional combinations, a clean scent profile and a noticeable presence.
In Lost Ones, citrus freshness blends with the transparency of tea, soft florals and a deep woody-musky base.
The character and mood of the composition
From the first minutes, the fragrance feels cool, energetic and calm at the same time.
Lemon and lime create a bright, sparkling accent, while green tea adds a dry freshness and an airy feel to the composition.
As it develops, the scent becomes softer: the floral facet of magnolia smooths the citrus sharpness without turning the fragrance overtly sweet or romantic.
The drydown of Lost Ones is built around white musk and patchouli. Musk makes the trail clean and noticeable, while patchouli gives it a dark, earthy depth and a subtle woody austerity.
Thanks to this contrast, the fragrance does not remain merely a light citrus perfume: it has character, volume and a recognizable shift in mood.
Note pyramid and development on the skin
The composition features green tea, lemon, lime, magnolia, white musk and patchouli.
The individual top, heart and base notes are not assigned in the pyramid, so it is more accurate to perceive the fragrance as a cohesive development of a fresh tea-citrus accord.
On the skin, Lost Ones can smell especially expressive thanks to the combination of juicy citrus, airy magnolia and a denser musky-patchouli base.
Longevity, sillage and wearability
Lost Ones is released as an eau de parfum and has a very strong sillage.
This is an important feature of the fragrance: even its fresh opening can be noticeable and continue to attract the attention of those around you for a long time.
No precise dosage recommendations for applying it to skin or clothing are provided, so it is best to start with a small number of sprays and gradually find a comfortable intensity.
The fresh citrus-tea theme makes the fragrance especially suitable for spring and summer, daytime wear, walks, travel or a relaxed urban setting.
At the same time, musk and patchouli add density to the composition, allowing it to be worn in cooler weather as well.
Lost Ones will appeal to those who enjoy unisex fragrances with a clean opening but do not want to give up a strong sillage and an expressive base.
The perfumer and the brand's style
Lost Ones was created by Jarekhye Covarrubias. His work is based on a striking juxtaposition of transparent and rich facets: green tea and citrus with white musk and patchouli.
For Khye Fragrances, this release is an example of modern American perfumery, where gender boundaries recede into the background and mood, quality of the scent and individual perception remain the main points of reference.
Similar fragrances
Those who enjoy the fresh side of Lost Ones may want to try Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia, Memo Corfu and BYTWO Bloom.
These compositions share an interest in a light, airy and contemporary scent profile, while Lost Ones stands out with a more powerful sillage and a pronounced patchouli-musk depth.
No other concentrations of this fragrance are listed in the available data.
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