The Perfume Library

Paradise Lost

6.8

Lost Academy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Lost Academy Paradise Lost is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with fruity sweetness and a woody base. Neroli and orange give the top a bright citrus lift, while passion fruit adds juicy sweetness and Mysore sandalwood brings a soft woodiness to the heart. In the base, ambergris, musk, sugar and oakmoss settle it into a smooth, sweet footing without losing the freshness. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a few people have voted, so that picture is still tentative. It reads easily on anyone, with a youthful, airy profile. Fresh Citron de Vigne and Jo Malone Tangy Rhubarb have a close profile.

Never Look Back

6.1

Lost Academy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Spicy

Lost Academy Never Look Back is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that settles onto a spicy, woody base. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail through the day. The number of voters is small, so these ratings give only a rough idea. The top notes of bergamot, grapefruit and grass open bright, with pink pepper adding a touch of spice. The heart brings together osmanthus, cedar and Bulgarian rose. In the base, oud, sandalwood and tobacco give a woody depth, softened by amber and vanilla.

Cretan Vagabond

6.3

Lost Academy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Lost Academy Cretan Vagabond is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men, with a spicy, woody depth settling underneath. It opens with grapefruit, lime and bergamot for a bright citrus start, while aquatic notes and grass pull that freshness in a green, watery direction. The heart brings neroli, fennel, black pepper and star anise for a spicy line, with thyme adding an herbal touch. In the base, leather, woods and tobacco give it a dry, woody footing, and musk and ambergris soften the finish. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so this is an early impression rather than a firm verdict. Pernoire Vitias and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Profumo (Parfum) have a close profile.

Golden Peach

6.3

Lost Academy · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Lost Academy Golden Peach is a fresh, citrusy and fruity women's fragrance that opens on peach, mint and bergamot. Peach and mint lead the top, with bergamot adding a bright citrus edge. In the heart, jasmine, magnolia and apricot turn the scent floral and sweet, softening the fruit without pushing it aside. Sandalwood, ambergris and musk settle underneath and round it off gently. The overall impression is light, sweet and slightly synthetic, a fruit-and-flower blend. Creed Spring Flower (2023) and Gabriela Sabatini Happy Life have a close profile.

Hard to Please

5.8

Lost Academy · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Lost Academy Hard to Please is a women's perfume with a floral, sweet character, softened by a spicy, woody backdrop and a powdery touch. The top opens with vervain, tarragon, bergamot and strawberry, a green, fresh start with a fruity sweetness alongside. In the heart, May rose, jasmine, iris and lily of the valley build a floral, powdery body. The base of ambergris, vanilla, Mysore sandalwood and musk settles the scent onto a warm, sweet, woody foundation. As it dries, the florals step back and the vanilla and wood come forward. Dana Heaven Sent and Guerlain Samsara (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.