Fragrance comparison

Lyra vs Otto Kern Commitment Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Lyra

Khalis

3.754 votes

Rank #64,308 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Otto Kern Commitment Woman

Otto Kern

3.8778 votes

Rank #26,309 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Otto Kern Commitment Woman takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lyra
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Otto Kern Commitment Woman
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lyra0/4

Otto Kern Commitment Woman2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Otto Kern Commitment Woman
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Otto Kern Commitment Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LyraKhalis

Otto Kern Commitment WomanOtto Kern

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

3.87/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

22%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOtto Kern Commitment Woman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet90%

powdery80%

soft spicy70%

musky60%

white floral50%

powdery100%

sweet92%

rose84%

musky77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

White Musk

Top

ChampagneRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

Bulgarian RoseJasmineViolet

Base

White MuskVanillaChocolateCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer63

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,309

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOtto Kern Commitment WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lyra by Khalis is a floral composition built on a powdery violet and pink pepper opening. It transitions into a jasmine-forward heart before settling into a soft white musk base. This unisex fragrance offers a clean, understated profile suitable for everyday wear, particularly in mild spring weather or casual office s…

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Otto Kern Commitment Woman opens with fizzy champagne, tart red berries, and a touch of pink pepper. It quickly softens into Bulgarian rose, powdery violet, and jasmine, then rests on a calm base of white musk, vanilla, chocolate, and cedar. Designed as a polite office option, it stays close to the body throughout the…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lyra or Otto Kern Commitment Woman?

Otto Kern Commitment Woman takes 2 of 4 categories. Lyra is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Otto Kern Commitment Woman is rated 3.87/5 from 78 votes. Choose Lyra for a floral and violet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Otto Kern Commitment Woman for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyra or Otto Kern Commitment Woman?

They last about the same: Otto Kern Commitment Woman 66/100, Lyra 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lyra or Otto Kern Commitment Woman?

Projection is very close: Lyra 59/100, Otto Kern Commitment Woman 59/100 for sillage.

Do Lyra and Otto Kern Commitment Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Lyra or Otto Kern Commitment Woman better for summer or winter?

Lyra suits daytime wear; Otto Kern Commitment Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyra and Otto Kern Commitment Woman?

Lyra has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of White Musk. Otto Kern Commitment Woman has top notes of Champagne, Red Berries and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Chocolate and Cedar.