Aroma Borealis vs Lys 41
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lys 41 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Aroma BorealisChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lys 41Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aroma Borealis1/5
Lys 414/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lys 41
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lys 41
- Sillage & projection
- Lys 41
- Value for money
- Aroma Borealis
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lys 41
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aroma BorealisScents of ManLys 41Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%
4.14/ 5 · 1,973 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
Category winnerLys 41Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
45%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
1,973 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLys 41
SillageLys 41
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAroma BorealisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
rose77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
white floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
vanilla48%
musky30%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
JasmineRose de MaiDamask RoseLilyVioletTea
Base
PlumLeatherSandalwoodMuskTuberoseAmberVanilla
Notes
TuberoseLilyJasmineVanillaMuskWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily, Musk and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Lys 41, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night71
Spring100
Summer82
Fall49
Winter29
Day100
Night47
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,684
PerfumerAndrea Byrne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,261
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews206
Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAroma Borealis by Scents of Man plays with shifting textures. It begins with sharp, bright citrus and transitions into a lush floral bouquet, anchored by a deep base of leather and plum. This fragrance offers a complex, shifting experience on the skin, suited for those who appreciate a scent that changes character thr…
Reviews →Lys 41 presents an expansive white floral bouquet anchored by tuberose, lily, and jasmine. Despite the name spotlighting lily, the opening reveals an immediate blast of sweet, sunny tuberose alongside lush jasmine petals. As the initial floral explosion settles, smooth vanilla and gentle musk emerge, transforming the …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aroma Borealis or Lys 41?
Lys 41 takes 4 of 5 categories. Aroma Borealis is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes; Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Aroma Borealis for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lys 41 for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aroma Borealis or Lys 41?
Lys 41 lasts longest (Lys 41 72/100, Aroma Borealis 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aroma Borealis or Lys 41?
Lys 41 projects furthest (Lys 41 62/100, Aroma Borealis 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aroma Borealis and Lys 41 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily, Musk and Tuberose.
Is Aroma Borealis or Lys 41 better for summer or winter?
Aroma Borealis suits daytime wear; Lys 41 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aroma Borealis and Lys 41?
Aroma Borealis has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Damask Rose and Lily, a base of Plum, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk. Lys 41 features Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk.
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