Fragrance comparison

Cixi Attar vs Lys 41

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,985 ratings analysed

Cixi Attar

Tabacora Parfums

3.6712 votes

Rank #45,905 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lys 41

Le Labo

4.141,973 votes

Rank #2,261 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lys 41 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cixi Attar
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lys 41
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cixi Attar1/5

Lys 414/5

Ratings & consensus: Lys 41
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lys 41
Sillage & projection: Cixi Attar
Value for money: Lys 41
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

Cixi AttarTabacora Parfums

Lys 41Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%

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

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLys 41

SillageCixi Attar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value30

Category winnerLys 41Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

cinnamon77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

vanilla48%

musky30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotRaspberryLemonBergamot

Heart

CinnamonTuberoseLilyCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberBenzoin

Notes

TuberoseLilyJasmineVanillaMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall49

Winter29

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men1

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,905

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,261

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cixi Attar by Tabacora Parfums is a dense Oriental Floral fragrance that works effectively for both women and men. It was launched in 2018 and showcases the distinctive style of perfumer Christian Carbonnel. The scent opens with a thick blend of peach, apricot, and raspberry before transitioning into a warm heart of c…

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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, Cixi Attar or Lys 41?

Lys 41 takes 4 of 5 categories. Cixi Attar is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Cixi Attar for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lys 41 for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cixi Attar or Lys 41?

Lys 41 lasts longest (Lys 41 72/100, Cixi Attar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cixi Attar or Lys 41?

Projection is very close: Cixi Attar 64/100, Lys 41 62/100 for sillage.

Do Cixi Attar and Lys 41 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Cixi Attar or Lys 41 better for summer or winter?

Cixi Attar suits daytime wear; Lys 41 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cixi Attar and Lys 41?

Cixi Attar has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tuberose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Lys 41 features Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk.