Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Lyra Joy

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4,822 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #573 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,044 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lyra Joy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fracas5/7

Lyra Joy2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

Lyra JoyEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

25%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerFracasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerLyra JoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

Pear Ice CreamBergamotPlumPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliBlack DiamondSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Lyra Joy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night31

Category winnerLyra JoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#573

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#17,044

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Eudora Lyra Joy opens with a playful splash of chilled pear ice cream, tart bergamot, and zesty mandarin orange. A light dusting of pink pepper provides a gentle kick before creamy white florals take center stage. Sweet gardenia, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and sunny jasmine sambac blend smoothly with velvety osmanthus …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fracas or Lyra Joy?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lyra Joy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Lyra Joy?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Lyra Joy?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Lyra Joy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia.

Is Fracas or Lyra Joy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lyra Joy is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Lyra Joy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Lyra Joy?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Lyra Joy has top notes of Pear Ice Cream, Bergamot, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Black Diamond, Sandalwood and Amber.