Question 1

What's the difference between Lost California and Under The Lemon Tree?

Accepted Answer

Lost California is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from West Third Brand (2017) dominated by Citrus accords. Under The Lemon Tree is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Martin Margiela (2018) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Musky, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Lost California or Under The Lemon Tree?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lost California scores 3.45/5 vs Under The Lemon Tree at 3.83/5. Under The Lemon Tree's standout strength: Clean, fresh, and citrusy profile appeals to lemon fragrance enthusiasts. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Lost California and Under The Lemon Tree smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Under The Lemon Tree: Under The Lemon Tree receives minimal but positive mentions in the r/fragrance community, primarily noted as a pleasant addition to lemon-themed fragrance collections.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Lost California or Under The Lemon Tree?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Lost California vs Under The Lemon Tree?

Accepted Answer

Lost California scores highest for fall wear; Under The Lemon Tree scores highest for all seasons wear. Lost California leans evening, Under The Lemon Tree leans daytime.

Lost California vs Under The Lemon Tree

Comparison Summary

Unique to Under The Lemon Tree (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Under The Lemon Tree

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Attribute	Lost California	Under The Lemon Tree
Brand	West Third Brand	Maison Martin Margiela
Year	2017	2018
Rating	3.45	3.83
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9