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Lyric Man vs Rose Aria

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

Updated 3,998 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyric Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Lyric Man

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Rose Aria

    Choose it for a green and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Lyric Man5/7
Rose Aria2/7
Ratings & consensus
Lyric Man
Community sentiment
Lyric Man
Longevity
Lyric Man
Sillage & projection
Lyric Man
Value for money
Rose Aria
Versatility
Rose Aria
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lyric Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lyric ManAmouage
Rose AriaJames Heeley
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 3,912 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.77/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%
Category winnerLyric ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

3,912 votes

40%Love
22%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
3%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerLyric ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityLyric Man

SillageLyric Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value45
Category winnerRose AriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
citrus92%
musky84%
powdery77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
green100%
rose86%
musky72%
warm spicy58%
aromatic44%
powdery30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamot
Heart
RoseAngelicaGingerOrange BlossomSaffronNutmegGalbanum
Base
MuskIncensePine TreeSandalwoodVanilla
Top
Green LeavesGalbanum
Heart
Rose
Base
MuskSaffronAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Galbanum and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer65
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer58
Fall92
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRose AriaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men37
Unisex50
Women12
Men14
Unisex43
Women43
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,203

PerfumerDaniel Visentin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,703

PerfumerJames Heeley

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyric ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Lyric Man redefines masculine rose by stripping away heavy sweetness. It blends a sharp lime opening with dry incense, green galbanum, and clean musk, creating a cold, soapy aroma. This scent fits a self-assured wearer looking for a fresh, formal option during spring mornings.

Reviews →

Rose Aria opens with a sharp snap of fresh galbanum and crisp green leaves, cutting through the air like crushed stems in an April garden. As the initial greenery settles, a light dew-laden rose centifolia takes center stage, accompanied by subtle shades of crisp green apple. It never feels heavy or jammy. On skin, mu…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lyric Man or Rose Aria?

Lyric Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Lyric Man is rated 4.13/5 from 3,912 votes; Rose Aria is rated 3.77/5 from 86 votes. Choose Lyric Man for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rose Aria for a green and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lyric Man or Rose Aria?

Lyric Man lasts longest (Lyric Man 82/100, Rose Aria 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyric Man or Rose Aria?

Lyric Man projects furthest (Lyric Man 72/100, Rose Aria 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyric Man and Rose Aria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Galbanum and Musk.

Is Lyric Man or Rose Aria better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lyric Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Lyric Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyric Man and Rose Aria?

Lyric Man has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Angelica, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Incense, Pine Tree and Sandalwood. Rose Aria has top notes of Green Leaves and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, a base of Musk, Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.

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