Fragrance comparison

Lyra vs White Orchid

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Lyra

Khalis

3.754 votes

Rank #64,308 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

White Orchid

Reiss

4.001 votes

Rank #66,824 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyra takes 1 of 1 categories.

Lyra
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
White Orchid
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character.

Lyra1/1

White Orchid0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LyraKhalis

White OrchidReiss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet90%

powdery80%

soft spicy70%

musky60%

white floral50%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both powdery 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

BergamotAppleGrapefruitPink PepperOrangeRaspberryRed Berries

Heart

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasminePeachGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

White MuskAmberRoseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,824

PerfumerLuca Calvani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyraHigher 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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White Orchid by Reiss is a bright fruity floral that opens with sparkling citrus and juicy berries, then softens into a clean bouquet of peony, jasmine and orange blossom. As it dries down, the scent turns more powdery and smooth, with white musk, gentle woods and a light vanilla-amber warmth. It suits anyone who like…

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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 White Orchid?

Lyra takes 1 of 1 categories. Lyra is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; White Orchid is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lyra for a floral and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose White Orchid for a citrus and fruity character.

Do Lyra and White Orchid smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Lyra or White Orchid better for summer or winter?

Lyra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyra and White Orchid?

Lyra has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of White Musk. White Orchid has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber, Rose and Cedar.