Fragrance comparison

Birmane vs Kyra

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 586 ratings analysed

5 wins

Birmane

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.11529 votes

Rank #3,853 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Kyra

Thera Cosméticos

4.1457 votes

Rank #26,028 Soft SpicyAnis

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Birmane takes 5 of 7 categories.

Birmane
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Kyra
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Birmane5/7

Kyra2/7

Ratings & consensus: Birmane
Community sentiment: Birmane
Longevity: Birmane
Sillage & projection: Birmane
Value for money: Kyra
Versatility: Kyra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Birmane

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BirmaneVan Cleef & Arpels

KyraThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

4.14/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerBirmaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

529 votes

51%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerBirmaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBirmane

SillageBirmane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value68

Category winnerKyraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

soft spicy100%

anis91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

powdery65%

floral56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBrazilian RosewoodBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

Star AnisePineappleLemonBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

LicoriceJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AlmondHeliotropeVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Lemon and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Birmane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKyraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men7

Unisex13

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,853

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#26,028

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBirmaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane is a rare 1999 oriental woody perfume that balances juicy sweetness with powdery floral warmth and rich woods. It opens with an unusual burst of tart pineapple, citrusy bergamot, and polished Brazilian rosewood, creating a bright fruity sparkle that avoids smelling like cheap candy. Within t…

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Kyra by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of star anise, lemon, and tart pineapple that immediately grabs attention. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a rich blend of licorice, jasmine, rose, and lily of the valley. The base dries down into a warm, cozy blanket of almond, heliotrope, vanilla…

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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, Birmane or Kyra?

Birmane takes 5 of 7 categories. Birmane is rated 4.11/5 from 529 votes; Kyra is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes. Choose Birmane for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Kyra for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Birmane or Kyra?

They last about the same: Birmane 72/100, Kyra 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Birmane or Kyra?

Birmane projects furthest (Birmane 64/100, Kyra 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Birmane and Kyra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Lemon and Heliotrope.

Is Birmane or Kyra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Birmane is the stronger pick. For winter, Birmane is the stronger pick. Birmane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Birmane and Kyra?

Birmane has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Kyra has top notes of Star Anise, Pineapple, Lemon and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Licorice, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Almond, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.