Fragrance comparison

Carla Fracci vs Lys 41

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,480 ratings analysed

Carla Fracci

4.04507 votes

Rank #27,943 White FloralFloral

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63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Lys 41

Le Labo

4.141,973 votes

Rank #2,261 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lys 41 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carla Fracci
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Lys 41
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carla Fracci2/7

Lys 415/7

Ratings & consensus: Lys 41
Community sentiment: Carla Fracci
Longevity: Lys 41
Sillage & projection: Lys 41
Value for money: Carla Fracci
Versatility: Lys 41
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lys 41

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carla FracciCarla Fracci

Lys 41Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 37%Had 29%Want 34%

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 hate

31%Love

55%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

507 votes

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,973 votes

Category winnerCarla FracciMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLys 41

SillageLys 41

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value30

Category winnerCarla FracciBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

vanilla48%

musky30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, tuberose and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangTuberose

Heart

FreesiaLilyJasmine

Base

VanillaMusk

Notes

TuberoseLilyJasmineVanillaMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lys 41, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall49

Winter29

Day100

Night47

Category winnerLys 41Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,261

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carla Fracci by Carla Fracci is a Floral fragrance for women. Carla Fracci was launched in 2003. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose; middle notes are Freesia, Lily and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla and Musk. It opens with Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose. The heart moves into Freesia, Lily. In the dry-down, Vanilla, Musk g…

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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 …

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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, Carla Fracci or Lys 41?

Lys 41 takes 5 of 7 categories. Carla Fracci is rated 4.04/5 from 507 votes; Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Carla Fracci for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. 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, Carla Fracci or Lys 41?

Lys 41 lasts longest (Lys 41 72/100, Carla Fracci 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carla Fracci or Lys 41?

Lys 41 projects furthest (Lys 41 62/100, Carla Fracci 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carla Fracci and Lys 41 smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Carla Fracci or Lys 41 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lys 41 is the stronger pick. For winter, Carla Fracci is the stronger pick. Lys 41 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carla Fracci and Lys 41?

Carla Fracci has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, heart notes of Freesia, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Lys 41 features Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk.