Fragrance comparison

Lys 41 vs 41 Shades of Lys

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,977 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lys 41

Le Labo

4.141,973 votes

Rank #2,261 White FloralTuberose

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86%scent match

Very similar

41 Shades of Lys

The Dua Brand

4.504 votes

Rank #41,628 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lys 41 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lys 41
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
41 Shades of Lys
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lys 413/4

41 Shades of Lys1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lys 41
Sillage & projection: Lys 41
Value for money: 41 Shades of Lys
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lys 41

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lys 41Le Labo

41 Shades of LysThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,973 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,973 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLys 41

SillageLys 41

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value88

Category winner41 Shades of LysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

animalic65%

vanilla48%

musky30%

white floral100%

tuberose83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match86%Very similar · both white floral, tuberose and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberoseLilyJasmineVanillaMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LilyTuberoseVanillaWoodsy NotesJasmineMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lys 41, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall49

Winter29

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,261

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#41,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lys 41 presents an expansive white floral bouquet anchored by tuberose, lily, and jasmine. Despite the name spotlighting lily, the opening reveals an immediate blast of sweet, sunny tuberose alongside lush jasmine petals. As the initial floral explosion settles, smooth vanilla and gentle musk emerge, transforming the …

Reviews →

41 Shades of Lys by The Dua Brand is a Floral fragrance for women and men. 41 Shades of Lys was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand o…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lys 41 or 41 Shades of Lys?

Lys 41 takes 3 of 4 categories. Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes; 41 Shades of Lys is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lys 41 for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 41 Shades of Lys for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lys 41 or 41 Shades of Lys?

They last about the same: Lys 41 72/100, 41 Shades of Lys 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lys 41 or 41 Shades of Lys?

Lys 41 projects furthest (Lys 41 62/100, 41 Shades of Lys 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lys 41 and 41 Shades of Lys smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and animalic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Vanilla.