Lys 41 vs Aroma Borealis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lys 41 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Lys 41Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aroma BorealisChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lys 414/5
Aroma Borealis1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lys 41
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lys 41
- Sillage & projection
- Lys 41
- Value for money
- Aroma Borealis
- 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 LaboAroma BorealisScents of ManWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 1,973 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%
4.29/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%
Category winnerLys 41Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
1,973 votes
50%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLys 41
SillageLys 41
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAroma BorealisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose83%
animalic65%
vanilla48%
musky30%
white floral100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
rose77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
TuberoseLilyJasmineVanillaMuskWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Top
RoseMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
JasmineRose de MaiDamask RoseLilyVioletTea
Base
PlumLeatherSandalwoodMuskTuberoseAmberVanilla
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 seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall49
Winter29
Day100
Night47
Spring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,261
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#43,684
PerfumerAndrea Byrne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLys 41Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLys 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 →Aroma Borealis by Scents of Man plays with shifting textures. It begins with sharp, bright citrus and transitions into a lush floral bouquet, anchored by a deep base of leather and plum. This fragrance offers a complex, shifting experience on the skin, suited for those who appreciate a scent that changes character thr…
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 Aroma Borealis?
Lys 41 takes 4 of 5 categories. Lys 41 is rated 4.14/5 from 1,973 votes; Aroma Borealis is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Lys 41 for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aroma Borealis for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lys 41 or Aroma Borealis?
Lys 41 lasts longest (Lys 41 72/100, Aroma Borealis 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lys 41 or Aroma Borealis?
Lys 41 projects furthest (Lys 41 62/100, Aroma Borealis 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lys 41 and Aroma Borealis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Lys 41 or Aroma Borealis better for summer or winter?
Lys 41 suits daytime wear; Aroma Borealis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lys 41 and Aroma Borealis?
Lys 41 features Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk. Aroma Borealis has top notes of Rose, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose de Mai, Damask Rose and Lily, a base of Plum, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk.
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