Fragrance comparison

SCORPIO vs Lyra

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 445 ratings analysed

3 wins

SCORPIO

BY SHAMS PERFUMES

4.205 votes

Rank #40,736 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Lyra

Eudora

4.03440 votes

Rank #8,016 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SCORPIO takes 3 of 4 categories.

SCORPIO
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lyra
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

SCORPIO3/4

Lyra1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SCORPIOBY SHAMS PERFUMES

LyraEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 6%Had 2%Want 92%

4.03/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

47%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

440 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySCORPIO

SillageSCORPIO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value66

Category winnerSCORPIOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

woody83%

cherry74%

caramel65%

mossy56%

sweet100%

fruity90%

powdery80%

white floral70%

woody60%

cherry50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryBlueberryOrange

Heart

RaspberryCaramel

Base

CedarwoodMossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Strawberry SyrupBlueberryCherryKiwiApricotOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Iris FlowerJasmineVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

MuskTonka BeanMaltolAmberSandalwoodCedarAccord Eudora®Moss

InformationalShared notesCherry, Blueberry, Moss and Amber. Durations are only published for Lyra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 21%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,736

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,016

PerfumerDavid Apel, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerLyraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SCORPIO by BY SHAMS PERFUMES is a punchy, fruit-forward gourmand that leans heavily into sweet cherry and raspberry notes. It bridges the gap between playful fruitiness and a grounded, woody base. This unisex scent feels vibrant in spring weather, offering a bold profile for those who want their fragrance to hold its …

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Eudora Lyra opens with a heavy blast of sweet strawberry syrup and tart cherry. The sugar hits right away. Within twenty minutes, bright kiwi and dark blueberry soften into a velvety floral core of violet, iris flower, and clean jasmine. It smells like candied berries dusted in fine cosmetic powder. Maltol and warm to…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, SCORPIO or Lyra?

SCORPIO takes 3 of 4 categories. SCORPIO is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Lyra is rated 4.03/5 from 440 votes. Choose SCORPIO for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lyra for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, SCORPIO or Lyra?

SCORPIO lasts longest (SCORPIO 80/100, Lyra 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SCORPIO or Lyra?

SCORPIO projects furthest (SCORPIO 75/100, Lyra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SCORPIO and Lyra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Cherry, Blueberry, Moss and Amber.

Is SCORPIO or Lyra better for summer or winter?

SCORPIO suits day or night wear; Lyra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SCORPIO and Lyra?

SCORPIO has top notes of Cherry, Blueberry and Orange, heart notes of Raspberry and Caramel, a base of Cedarwood, Moss and Amber. Lyra has top notes of Strawberry Syrup, Blueberry, Cherry and Kiwi, heart notes of Iris Flower, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Maltol and Amber.