Fragrance comparison

Lyra vs Exalted

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 465 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lyra

Eudora

4.03440 votes

Rank #11,348 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,368 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lyra
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lyra4/7

Exalted3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LyraEudora

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerLyraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

440 votes

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerLyraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value16

Category winnerLyraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

woody60%

cherry50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Strawberry SyrupBlueberryCherryKiwiApricotOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Iris FlowerJasmineVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

MuskTonka BeanMaltolAmberSandalwoodCedarAccord Eudora®Moss

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lyra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night47

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 21%Work 18%

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,348

PerfumerDavid Apel, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#26,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLyraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora Lyra opens with a heavy blast of sweet strawberry syrup and tart cherry. The sugar hits right away. Within twenty minutes, bright kiwi and dark blueberry soften into a velvety floral core of violet, iris flower, and clean jasmine. It smells like candied berries dusted in fine cosmetic powder. Maltol and warm to…

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Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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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, Lyra or Exalted?

Lyra takes 4 of 7 categories. Lyra is rated 4.03/5 from 440 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Lyra for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyra or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Lyra 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyra or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Lyra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyra and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Lyra or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lyra and Exalted?

Lyra has top notes of Strawberry Syrup, Blueberry, Cherry and Kiwi, heart notes of Iris Flower, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Maltol and Amber. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.