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Lost Paradise Urban Scents 2014

7.3 / 10 144 Ratings

A perfume by Urban Scents for women and men, released in 2014. The scent is floral-powdery. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Powdery

Fresh

Fruity

Chypre

Fragrance Notes

Osmanthus

Musk

Jasmine

Magnolia

Citrus notes Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Perfumer

Marie Urban Le Febvre

Ratings

Scent

7.3144 Ratings

Longevity

7.8119 Ratings

Sillage

7.3122 Ratings

Bottle

7.4106 Ratings

Value for money

6.024 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 09/12/2025.

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Reviews

8 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/30/2021

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Ttfortwo
90 Reviews

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Ttfortwo

Top Review 35

Osmanthus, quite different

We were sitting in the courtyard of a fortress ruin in the hot summer of southern France. I honestly can't remember for the life of me where that could have been, but it doesn't matter, as the scent was overwhelmingly intoxicating, dangerously headache-inducing, wafting from the countless tiny orange flowers of a beautiful shrub with lush green glossy leaves. The fragrance was intensely sweet and strong, fruity; I was captivated and secretly snapped a little photo, hoping to propagate it and take it home that way. Until my husband remarked that the scent reminded him a bit of toilet fresheners. Bam! Toilet fresheners!

And so my relationship with Osmanthus took a significant hit in no time at all.

And my not overly passionate, yet so far unclouded relationship with Fragonard's "Ile d’Amour," a rather unremarkable scent leaning towards freshness with Osmanthus as its core note, did too. I haven't worn it since.

Today, I wear "Lost Paradise," Marie le Febvre's homage to the unrestrained, unabashedly bold scents of the 80s, with a hefty dose of Osmanthus.

It is a very le-febvresque homage and thus: slim, transparent, floating. The fragrance does not copy; no, it describes the scents of the 80s and does so with soft, melodic words. This is not the typical pasty, compact brushstroke of the 80s; instead, it paints a feather-light watercolor on wet paper.

I must admit that I sometimes struggle a bit with scents from Ms. Le Febvre. The beauty that is undoubtedly present reveals itself to me more through what I would now call an intellectual approach, rather than through a sensual, emotional one. I feel the same way about "Lost Paradise."

The opening captivates with a very feather-light peachy velvet fruitiness, soft, sunny, delicately sweet, far removed from the cloying, heavy compote-like quality that spoils so many fruity fragrances for me right from the start. Along with a tiny citrus sparkle and a bit of herb, it is beautifully airy and is prevented from floating away by a loosely draped velvety golden-yellow ribbon (the jasmine?).

It’s quite an achievement to integrate a raucous note like Osmanthus in such a way that it appears almost fragile.

Over time, a gentle warmth emerges, a very soft spice carefully supports the previously extremely fragile glass-like structure from below. The fragrance becomes a bit more stable, the colors a bit more intense. Thus, the scent lingers for a longer time, downy, quiet, friendly.

And then it slowly fades into this friendly, velvety, powdery peaceful warmth.

And the toilet fresheners? I certainly noticed them; having seen Osmanthus in this way, I am likely spoiled for all time. However, they did not disturb me - and that is a huge compliment to this gentle fragrance.

That's already something.

Many thanks to FvSpee for the sample :)

10/09/2015

7Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Gaukeleya
109 Reviews

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Gaukeleya

Top Review 31

80's Revisited Without Bang & Whimper

As you may have noticed, I am quite enthusiastic about Urban Scents. Lost Paradise is now the last fragrance from the line that I am testing, so really on the skin; I had, of course, already caught a first impression on the scent strip.

The delightful Marie Le Febvre explains that she wanted to create with Lost Paradise a reminiscence of the powerhouse fragrances of the 80s, picking up the core themes of this fragrance era and then implementing them in a contemporary and modern way.
I can only say: she has succeeded splendidly.

Lost Paradise immediately evokes a flashback to the 80s for me; I feel especially reminded of the flashy Giorgio Beverly Hills, but of course without that shrill factor, also without the deafening volume that this fragrance is known to emit.
With Lost Paradise, no one is knocked out and comatose, although I do find it quite present. The initially strong sillage retreats to a medium level after about an hour but remains well noticeable.

As with the other Urban Scents, I notice a certain linearity. The opening is powerful, then the notes settle in without *significantly* differing from their introductory round. It is essentially a sorting out after everyone has tumbled out of the bottle at once, and then they remain decorously side by side, no one steps out, no one joins in. Sometimes one raises their voice a bit more, sometimes they seem more reserved. But they are always all there in a circle, from beginning to end.

Here with Lost Paradise, I find it very difficult to pick out the individual notes mentioned above. It is a very dense fragrance, everything is very closely intertwined. The dominant impression is a strong floral bouquet, woven with a hint of indefinable fruit, underlaid with something herbaceous and slightly earthy. The herbaceous and earthy notes increasingly raise their voices in the later stages, while the fruit becomes quieter. The idea that "gourmand notes" were processed here would not even occur to me in my dreams.

Interestingly, I also do not perceive Lost Paradise as powdery. However, it has a kind of luxurious cream note that is quite pronounced. This also makes it, in my eyes, a purely feminine fragrance. Gender discussions aside: I personally cannot imagine this scent on a man, but of course, everyone can decide that for themselves.

Marie herself also drops the word Chypre. I am neither a fan nor a specialist of Chypre, so if I present my impression somewhat amateurishly, then Lost Paradise is, for me, a kind of floral Chypre, as I do feel vaguely reminded of some Chypre notes from the 70s/80s. But very moderate; those who like floral scents and less Chypre will probably not feel disturbed here and should give it a test.

As you can see, I have not rated this fragrance in percentages (so far). I find it very difficult, as I struggle with the conflict of perceiving Lost Paradise as an extremely successful modern implementation of the target theme while not really liking it. Not *for me* to like. It simply does not correspond to my personal preferences; it is too "perfumy" for me, and I also associate the woman who wears it, in terms of type and style, as completely different from myself. However, to rate the fragrance low just because of that would be unfair, as it is, in my opinion, simply really well made, clear, rounded, harmonious, interesting, and vibrant.

Lovers of dense yet not stuffy, lush floral fragrances with a sweet-bitter undertone, friends of luxurious elegance who do not appear too pure and understated outside of the olfactory realm but want to make a confident and extroverted personality and presence statement should definitely test Lost Paradise. It is never as intrusive as, for example, Giorgio --- after all, not everything was better back then.

09/18/2018

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Novalis
43 Reviews

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Novalis

Top Review 16

Finally something different

Now, how do I begin? The problem with special fragrances is that they are special.
So does the environment usually react to them. They are all too heavily branded by Hugo Boss-Bottle, Jean-Paul Gaultier-Le Male, Dior Homme, etc., undoubtedly the bestsellers and partly not bad scents at all.
Nevertheless, they cater to the masses.
For me, there is nothing worse than walking through the streets and knowing/smelling what the lady or gentleman is wearing.
Now to the testing phase:
I ordered a complete sample set. I admit that I didn't like all of them, but I liked LP all the more. With fragrances, it's a tricky thing. Should it please you, should it please your surroundings? Clearly, you! Too often we adapt to society, too often we scratch our heads wondering if we acted correctly, too often we are torn between what is right and what is wrong, too often we ask ourselves if the shirt goes with the pants-and, oh my God, does the belt match the shoes? Enough of that. The fragrance should please you as long as it doesn't smell like a pile of dung.
Admittedly, I really chose a bad time to test it.
Morning - 7 AM - in the office - in the height of summer.
“Oh, somehow it smells like something for men over 60,” my colleague told me, “and too sweet”--Clap. I was done-will it also be used more often by ladies?
Honestly? I didn't care at all, and do you know why?
Because I am worth it! I think it's great, yes, fantastic, yes, just something different.
Actually, from the very beginning Osmanthus, a bit of Jasmine yes, light citrus notes for me after about 30 minutes just like the oak moss. Musk, Patchouli I don't know. I take it if at all later. Actually, it stays the same for me from start to finish, in a positive sense.
Longevity: easily all day into the night.
Sillage: also all day but nicely quiet at about half a meter, never loud and intrusive.
Bottle: I give it a full 9 points. Why? Noble, blue bottle with a silver-colored cap.
As a crowning touch, the fragrance components are engraved into the bottle.
Classy.
Furthermore, Mr. Urban, an Austrian, is super friendly on the phone and takes the time to answer a few questions, even though his French wife is the perfumer.

07/01/2017

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

FabianO
1008 Reviews

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FabianO

Top Review 7

"Chinese Soul Balm" meets mossy spring meadow picnic with pralines

Yes, that's what it says online regarding Osmanthus, one of the key aromatic pillars of the "Lost Paradise." This name alone has a certain charm and belongs to the group of terms that manage to evoke an entire inner landscape and world with just 2 words (says the German teacher). The sadly beautiful song "Les paradis perdus" by Christophe also fits this theme.

In fact, these mood associations almost seem too dark given the rather buoyant fragrance at hand. The aforementioned Osmanthus, which is considered a mood lifter in China due to its light peachy nuances, gives Urban Scents a fundamentally cheerful, spring-like atmosphere, somewhat floral, but above all peach-like.
Fortunately, it is not simply fruity, but thanks to an extremely skillful arrangement, it is very serious and multi-layered on the nose.

Moss as a green counterbalance and slightly sweet-earthy patchouli serve as fitting and rounding antagonists, and additionally, a very subtle praline note emerges that reminds me a bit of "Habit Rouge Dress Code."

In any case, this fragrance stands out pleasantly from many newer releases by shifting the accents a bit and placing a rather rarely used aromatic style at the center, particularly through Osmanthus.
A bit of wellness, a bit of spring-like, blooming nature, a hint of praline.

Tending to be a touch more feminine than masculine. Perhaps designed as a consolation for the "paradis perdus." Definitely worth a test.

08/09/2022

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Taurus
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Very helpful Review 15

Further than Oldenburg

When it comes to the topic of paradise, everyone probably has their own idea. Some interpret it as a kind of land of milk and honey, while others see it as a refuge with lush vegetation. And there are certainly those for whom paradise is a psychedelic trip filled with indescribable colors, shapes, sounds, and scents.

What I gather from "Lost Paradise" is more of a strongly tropical impression, thanks to jasmine, magnolia, and especially osmanthus. This gives the lost paradise a rather exotic, sultry, and quite sweet character - but overall not too heavy, rather absolutely pleasant. Musk makes the creation a bit creamier in this regard. In contrast, I found oak moss, patchouli, and citrus notes to be rather sparse.

In the drydown, the Garden of Eden develops in a particularly enchanting, if not even erotic, way. I think that women can quickly drive the gentlemen of creation to distraction with this. Is there perhaps an aspect of seduction woven in? One can hardly imagine what might happen when layering Lost Paradise with Perles de Lalique. Experience reports, even if only hinted at, are welcome here.

The longevity is also remarkable. Although Lost Paradise starts off almost explosively and loudly, making one believe the scent will linger until the next day, it actually calms down significantly after about two hours. Nevertheless, one can easily get through a good seven hours with it. There’s certainly a lot that can be done with that.

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Statements

53 short views on the fragrance

Hermesh

10 years ago

7Scent 7Longevity 7.5Sillage

Good mix of classic (moss, powdery floral notes) and modernity (gourmand notes). Ultimately, the classic prevails.

Axiomatic

3 years ago

9Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

Osmanthus and magnolia perform a floral duet de luxe. Classic chypre base with moss.
The show has been running since 1986.
My dream!

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NuiWhakakore

3 months ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Does paradise
smell of lemons and lovely blooms?
The serpent lurks on earthy mosses
Darkness descends,
its sweet poison

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Gold

2 years ago

6Scent 10Longevity 9Sillage

Too much osmanthus and magnolia create an almost rotten, oppressive aura. Later it turns soapy and old-fashioned. Oak moss doesn't save it.

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Pluto

10 years ago

9Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Velvety mossy, green-powdery, herb-floral: That's how it is in the Chypre paradise - Pluto has to save for a little piece of paradise!!

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Sweetsmell75

6 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Fascination of modern Chypre!
Patch, dusty powdery flowers, moss & musk.
How genius is that?
Strange yet familiar -
scratchy & soft

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Medianus76

5 years ago

7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

A classic in a new look! Floral freshness with a hint of sweetness meets a soft mossy, gently powdery, and slightly bitter counterpart. Very long-lasting!

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