Fragrance comparison

Lyra Joy vs Sung

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,136 ratings analysed

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,044 White FloralFruity

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52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Sung

Alfred Sung

3.821,043 votes

Rank #3,855 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sung takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Lyra Joy1/7

Sung6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lyra JoyEudora

SungAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 1,043 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerSungRating 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

34%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

Category winnerSungMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySung

SillageSung

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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

HiacynthYlang-YlangGalbanumBergamotLemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationOsmanthusIrisRoseOrchid

Base

Orange BlossomOakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus. 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

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLyra JoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

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

Men4

Unisex13

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,044

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerSungHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Sung by Alfred Sung is a Floral fragrance for women. Sung was launched in 1986. Top notes are Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Osmanthus, Iris, Rose and Orchid; base notes are Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, S…

Reviews →

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 Sung?

Sung takes 6 of 7 categories. Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; Sung is rated 3.82/5 from 1,043 votes. Choose Lyra Joy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sung for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lyra Joy or Sung?

Sung lasts longest (Sung 76/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyra Joy or Sung?

Sung projects furthest (Sung 67/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyra Joy and Sung smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus.

Is Lyra Joy or Sung better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lyra Joy and Sung?

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. Sung has top notes of Hiacynth, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Osmanthus, a base of Orange Blossom, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk.