Fragrance comparison

Lyra Joy vs Kriska

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 781 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,044 White FloralFruity

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #26,795 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyra Joy takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lyra Joy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Lyra Joy5/7

Kriska2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lyra Joy
Community sentiment: Lyra Joy
Longevity: Kriska
Sillage & projection: Kriska
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

Lyra JoyEudora

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerLyra JoyRating 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

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerLyra JoyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageKriska

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLyra JoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%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

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Gardenia, Osmanthus and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLyra JoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

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

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,044

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#26,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLyra JoyHigher 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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Kriska by Natura is a classic fruity floral composition from 1995 that leans heavily into a dense, sweet blend. It centers on a prominent peach and plum accord, layered over a sprawling bouquet of tuberose and white florals. The base warms up with vanilla and benzoin, making it a reliable choice for cooler autumn days…

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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 Kriska?

Lyra Joy takes 5 of 7 categories. Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Lyra Joy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lyra Joy or Kriska?

Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyra Joy or Kriska?

Kriska projects furthest (Kriska 58/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyra Joy and Kriska smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Gardenia, Osmanthus and Orange Blossom.

Is Lyra Joy or Kriska better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lyra Joy and Kriska?

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. Kriska has top notes of Peach, Plum, Apricot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.