Fragrance comparison

Kenzo vs Lyra Joy

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,097 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #22,908 White FloralWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,044 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kenzo
Choose it for a white floral and woody 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, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kenzo4/7

Lyra Joy3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KenzoKenzo

Lyra JoyEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

25%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityKenzo

SillageKenzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value68

Category winnerLyra JoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

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, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night31

Category winnerLyra JoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

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#22,908

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,044

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLyra JoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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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, Kenzo or Lyra Joy?

Kenzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes; Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody 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, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Lyra Joy?

Kenzo lasts longest (Kenzo 75/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kenzo or Lyra Joy?

Kenzo projects furthest (Kenzo 70/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kenzo and Lyra Joy smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Kenzo or Lyra Joy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kenzo and Lyra Joy?

Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. 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.