Fragrance comparison

Forgive Us vs Lyra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forgive Us

Dévier

4.333 votes

Rank #60,604 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Lyra

Khalis

3.754 votes

Rank #64,308 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forgive Us takes 3 of 4 categories.

Forgive Us
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lyra
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Forgive Us3/4

Lyra1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forgive UsDévier

LyraKhalis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 11%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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityForgive Us

SillageForgive Us

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLyraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

woody69%

musky61%

floral100%

violet90%

powdery80%

soft spicy70%

musky60%

white floral50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleAmalfi LemonCitronPink PepperVetiverLilac

Heart2-4 hrs

White MuskJasmineSandalwoodStyrax

Base6-8+ hrs

White PeachVioletWild BerriesAmberTuberose

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

White Musk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForgive UsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forgive Us by Dévier delivers an immediate shock of tart green apple and crushed Amalfi lemon. The opening snaps with vivid energy. A sharp burst of pink pepper adds quick fizz before clean lilac and green vetiver steer the blend into crisp territory. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruitiness softens into powdery vio…

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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, Forgive Us or Lyra?

Forgive Us takes 3 of 4 categories. Forgive Us is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Lyra is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Forgive Us for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lyra for a floral and violet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forgive Us or Lyra?

Forgive Us lasts longest (Forgive Us 80/100, Lyra 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forgive Us or Lyra?

Forgive Us projects furthest (Forgive Us 67/100, Lyra 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forgive Us and Lyra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, White Musk, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Forgive Us or Lyra better for summer or winter?

Forgive Us suits daytime wear; Lyra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forgive Us and Lyra?

Forgive Us has top notes of Green Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Citron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Styrax, a base of White Peach, Violet, Wild Berries and Amber. Lyra has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of White Musk.