Fragrance comparison

Lyrical vs Pure Pear

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

Lyrical

Avon · 2004

3.4291 votes

Rank #20,405 FloralRose

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29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Pure Pear

We Pink

4.6327 votes

Rank #40,011 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Pear takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lyrical
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Pear
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lyrical3/7

Pure Pear4/7

Ratings & consensus: Pure Pear
Community sentiment: Pure Pear
Longevity: Lyrical
Sillage & projection: Lyrical
Value for money: Pure Pear
Versatility: Pure Pear
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lyrical

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LyricalAvon

Pure PearWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 20%Had 65%Want 15%

4.63/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 56%Had 3%Want 41%

Category winnerPure PearRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

85 votes

67%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerPure PearMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityLyrical

SillageLyrical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value84

Category winnerPure PearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose86%

white floral72%

powdery58%

musky44%

citrus30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

musky84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

FreesiaRoseCitruses

Heart

LotusGardeniaOrchid

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

PearBlack CurrantFreesiaGardenia

Heart

JasmineRoseOrchidViolet

Base

MuskVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Rose, Gardenia and Orchid. 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

Summer63

Fall28

Winter20

Day100

Night28

Spring87

Summer100

Fall40

Winter27

Day100

Night27

Category winnerPure PearMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyricalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Lyrical is a feminine floral built around a core of rose and freesia. It opens with a clean, citrus-bright freshness that settles into a creamy heart of gardenia and lotus. The dry-down relies on a blend of musk and sandalwood, providing a soft, slightly powdery base. It feels best suited for daytime wear during …

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Pure Pear by We Pink lands with a splash of sweet pear and tart black currant. It is designed for warm spring and summer afternoons. The initial burst of crisp fruit quickly softens as gardenia and violet introduce a soft, clean floral layer. As the scent settles on the skin, it transitions into a comforting base of m…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lyrical or Pure Pear?

Pure Pear takes 4 of 7 categories. Lyrical is rated 3.42/5 from 91 votes; Pure Pear is rated 4.63/5 from 27 votes. Choose Lyrical for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Pear for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyrical or Pure Pear?

They last about the same: Lyrical 55/100, Pure Pear 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lyrical or Pure Pear?

Lyrical projects furthest (Lyrical 55/100, Pure Pear 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyrical and Pure Pear smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Freesia, Rose, Gardenia and Orchid.

Is Lyrical or Pure Pear better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Pear is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Pear is the stronger pick. Lyrical suits daytime wear; Pure Pear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyrical and Pure Pear?

Lyrical has top notes of Freesia, Rose and Citruses, heart notes of Lotus, Gardenia and Orchid, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Pure Pear has top notes of Pear, Black Currant, Freesia and Gardenia, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Praline.