Fragrance comparison

Feminity vs Lyra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 677 ratings analysed

3 wins

Feminity

Mancera

3.63673 votes

Rank #11,242 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Lyra

Khalis

3.754 votes

Rank #64,308 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feminity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Feminity
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lyra
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Feminity3/4

Lyra1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FeminityMancera

LyraKhalis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 673 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

673 votes

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFeminity

SillageFeminity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLyraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

leather84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

caramel61%

floral100%

violet90%

powdery80%

soft spicy70%

musky60%

white floral50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LeatherTangerinePink PepperCoffee

Heart2 to 4 hours

VioletHeliotropeJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

Vanilla PodCaramelWhite MuskSandalwoodAmberOakmoss

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

White Musk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Violet, Jasmine and White Musk. Durations are only published for Feminity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer31

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night65

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex17

Women78

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,242

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#64,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFeminityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feminity by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of tangerine, spicy pink pepper, and a dark hint of coffee layered immediately over a distinct leather base. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a powdery floral heart of heliotrope, violet, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down delivers r…

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Lyra by Khalis is a floral composition built on a powdery violet and pink pepper opening. It transitions into a jasmine-forward heart before settling into a soft white musk base. This unisex fragrance offers a clean, understated profile suitable for everyday wear, particularly in mild spring weather or casual office s…

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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, Feminity or Lyra?

Feminity takes 3 of 4 categories. Feminity is rated 3.63/5 from 673 votes; Lyra is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Feminity for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lyra for a floral and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Feminity or Lyra?

Feminity lasts longest (Feminity 71/100, Lyra 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feminity or Lyra?

Feminity projects furthest (Feminity 64/100, Lyra 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feminity and Lyra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Violet, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Feminity or Lyra better for summer or winter?

Feminity suits daytime wear; Lyra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feminity and Lyra?

Feminity has top notes of Leather, Tangerine, Pink Pepper and Coffee, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla Pod, Caramel, White Musk and Sandalwood. Lyra has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of White Musk.