Fragrance comparison

Lyra Joy vs Niswah

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,044 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,382 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyra Joy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lyra Joy
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lyra Joy3/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lyra Joy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lyra Joy
Sillage & projection: Niswah
Value for money: Niswah
Versatility: Not scored
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

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

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

47%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

40%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityLyra Joy

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity, woody 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

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Gardenia, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

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

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,044

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#22,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Niswah opens with a bright rush of pear, berries and saffron, then settles into a floral oud wrapped in caramel, vanilla and amber woods. It reads rich, sweet and intentionally dramatic. This is the kind of scent that may suit shoppers who enjoy bold Middle Eastern gourmands with a fruity top and a smoky, woody base. …

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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 Niswah?

Lyra Joy takes 3 of 5 categories. Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Lyra Joy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyra Joy or Niswah?

They last about the same: Lyra Joy 54/100, Niswah 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lyra Joy or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyra Joy and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Gardenia, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Lyra Joy or Niswah better for summer or winter?

Lyra Joy suits daytime wear; Niswah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyra Joy and Niswah?

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. Niswah has top notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Cinnamon, Frangipani, Coconut and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud.