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Formentera vs Lyric Woman

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

Updated 3,803 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Formentera

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

  • Lyric Woman

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Formentera3/4
Lyric Woman1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Formentera
Sillage & projection
Formentera
Value for money
Formentera
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lyric Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FormenteraVarriale Profumi
Lyric WomanAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.06/ 5 · 3,802 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

3,802 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value35
Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
rose84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc
Top
CardamomCinnamonGingerBergamot
Heart
RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangOrris RootAngelicaJasmine
Base
IncenseSandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskPatchouliTonka BeanOakmossVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night39
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%
Men3
Unisex33
Women64
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,048

PerfumerDaniel Maurel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyric WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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Amouage Lyric Woman centers on a dark, velvety rose draped in cold frankincense and dry cardamom. Daniel Maurel balances the heavy floral heart with warm spices and a woody base, creating a formal winter fragrance. It projects an air of vintage mystery, ideal for cold evenings and structured formal wear.

Reviews →
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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Formentera or Lyric Woman?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Lyric Woman is rated 4.06/5 from 3,802 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Lyric Woman for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Lyric Woman?

Formentera lasts longest (Formentera 100/100, Lyric Woman 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Lyric Woman?

Formentera projects furthest (Formentera 100/100, Lyric Woman 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Lyric Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense.

Is Formentera or Lyric Woman better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Lyric Woman?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. Lyric Woman has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

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