Rose Aria vs Lyric Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lyric Man takes 5 of 7 categories.
Rose AriaChoose it for a green and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Lyric ManChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Rose Aria2/7
Lyric Man5/7
- 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
Rose AriaJames HeeleyLyric ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%
4.13/ 5 · 3,912 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerLyric ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
22%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
3%Hate
86 votes
49%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
3,912 votes
Category winnerLyric ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLyric Man
SillageLyric Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose AriaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
rose86%
musky72%
warm spicy58%
aromatic44%
powdery30%
rose100%
citrus92%
musky84%
powdery77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, musky and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesGalbanum
Heart
Rose
Base
MuskSaffronAmberSandalwood
Top
LimeBergamot
Heart
RoseAngelicaGingerOrange BlossomSaffronNutmegGalbanum
Base
MuskIncensePine TreeSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Rose, Musk and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall92
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer65
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRose AriaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,703
PerfumerJames Heeley
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,203
PerfumerDaniel Visentin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLyric ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose 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 →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 →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, Rose Aria or Lyric Man?
Lyric Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Rose Aria is rated 3.77/5 from 86 votes; Lyric Man is rated 4.13/5 from 3,912 votes. Choose Rose Aria for a green and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Lyric Man for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Rose Aria or Lyric Man?
Lyric Man lasts longest (Lyric Man 82/100, Rose Aria 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Aria or Lyric Man?
Lyric Man projects furthest (Lyric Man 72/100, Rose Aria 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Aria and Lyric Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Rose, Musk and Saffron.
Is Rose Aria or Lyric Man 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 Rose Aria and Lyric Man?
Rose Aria has top notes of Green Leaves and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, a base of Musk, Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.
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