Fragrance comparison

Lily Absolu vs Lyra Joy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 592 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lily Absolu

O Boticário

4.28499 votes

Rank #24,346 White FloralFloral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,748 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lily Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lily Absolu
Choose it for a white floral and floral 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.

Lily Absolu4/7

Lyra Joy3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lily Absolu
Community sentiment: Lily Absolu
Longevity: Lily Absolu
Sillage & projection: Lily Absolu
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

Lily AbsoluO Boticário

Lyra JoyEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 499 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerLily AbsoluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

499 votes

25%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerLily AbsoluMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLily Absolu

SillageLily Absolu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value68

Category winnerLyra JoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

soft spicy69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrangipaniPink Pepper

Heart

Jasmine SambacLilyYlang-YlangOrange BlossomOsmanthus

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Pear Ice CreamBergamotPlumPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliBlack DiamondSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Osmanthus. 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

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night31

Category winnerLyra JoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

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#24,346

PerfumerLoc Dong, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,748

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLyra JoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily Absolu by O Boticário is a rich, creamy white floral perfume centered around lush lily petals, sweet frangipani, and a smooth base of vanilla and sandalwood. Right away, you get a bright spark of pink pepper alongside sunny tropical florals that quickly settle into a dense bouquet of jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, …

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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, Lily Absolu or Lyra Joy?

Lily Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories. Lily Absolu is rated 4.28/5 from 499 votes; Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes. Choose Lily Absolu for a white floral and floral 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, Lily Absolu or Lyra Joy?

Lily Absolu lasts longest (Lily Absolu 67/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily Absolu or Lyra Joy?

Lily Absolu projects furthest (Lily Absolu 62/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily Absolu and Lyra Joy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Osmanthus.

Is Lily Absolu or Lyra Joy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lily Absolu and Lyra Joy?

Lily Absolu has top notes of Frangipani and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.