Fragrance comparison

Lyra Joy vs Fracas

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4,822 ratings analysed

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,044 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #573 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lyra Joy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Lyra Joy2/7

Fracas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lyra JoyEudora

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerFracasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

41%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerFracasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLyra JoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pear Ice CreamBergamotPlumPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliBlack DiamondSandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Lyra Joy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLyra JoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,044

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#573

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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 Joy or Fracas?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose Lyra Joy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lyra Joy or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyra Joy or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyra Joy and Fracas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lyra Joy or Fracas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lyra Joy and Fracas?

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. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.