If you look around, you will see that there are endless discussions of chain lube. Some people hold their opinions with religious fervor. I suppose all of this is because there is not -- and can never be -- the perfect solution. Some don't last long. Some attract dirt more than others. Some promote grime. Some are noisier than others. Some require frequent re-application. Your preference will develop based on your needs and your willingness to follow a routine. It can also depend on the climate you ride in, how humid it is and how dusty it is.

I've used many kinds of petroleum-based lubes. Sometimes a chain lasts a long time for me, and sometimes it doesn't. The length it lasts probably is because of how clean I kept it, not which lube I used. I don't like cleaning chains. It's messy and unrewarding. Often, I will replace a dirty chain before it's fully worn out, just to avoid the hassle of cleaning. Replacing a chain soon enough can prevent wear of the chainrings and cogs. Replacing a chain prematurely might be wasteful, but I'm conservative with most other materials I use, and I generate as little garbage as I can, so I assuage my guilt about chains with that rationale.