Fragrance comparison

Lyra Joy vs Tuscany Per Donna

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 721 ratings analysed

Lyra Joy

Eudora

3.7393 votes

Rank #17,044 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Tuscany Per Donna

Aramis

4.05628 votes

Rank #2,771 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuscany Per Donna 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.
Tuscany Per Donna
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Lyra Joy2/7

Tuscany Per Donna5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lyra JoyEudora

Tuscany Per DonnaAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 628 votes

Have 33%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerTuscany Per DonnaRating 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

50%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

516 votes

Category winnerTuscany Per DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTuscany Per Donna

SillageTuscany Per Donna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLyra JoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

lactonic69%

floral61%

woody100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and woody

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

PeachPlumHiacynthMandarin OrangeGreen GrassGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRoseVioletHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodStyraxAmberVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Plum, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring58

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%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,044

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#2,771

PerfumerKenneth Ruocco

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerTuscany Per DonnaHigher 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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Tuscany Per Donna is a rich early 1990s floral oriental built around juicy peach and plum, bright citrus, and a warm sandalwood, amber, and vanilla base. It opens fruity and slightly green, then settles into a powdery white floral heart with a smooth, sensual finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic feminine perfum…

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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 Tuscany Per Donna?

Tuscany Per Donna takes 5 of 7 categories. Lyra Joy is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes; Tuscany Per Donna is rated 4.05/5 from 628 votes. Choose Lyra Joy for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tuscany Per Donna for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lyra Joy or Tuscany Per Donna?

Tuscany Per Donna lasts longest (Tuscany Per Donna 77/100, Lyra Joy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyra Joy or Tuscany Per Donna?

Tuscany Per Donna projects furthest (Tuscany Per Donna 70/100, Lyra Joy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyra Joy and Tuscany Per Donna smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lyra Joy or Tuscany Per Donna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lyra Joy and Tuscany Per Donna?

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. Tuscany Per Donna has top notes of Peach, Plum, Hiacynth and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Styrax, Amber and Vanilla.