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Signature I vs Lyric Woman

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

Updated 3,806 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • Signature I

    Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money.

  • Lyric Woman

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Signature I1/2
Lyric Woman1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Signature I
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lyric Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Signature IWestern Valley Avenue London
Lyric WomanAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.06/ 5 · 3,802 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

41%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

3,802 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value35
Category winnerSignature IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
woody92%
earthy84%
floral77%
white floral69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
rose84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
JasmineOrris RootPink Pepper
Heart
Rose
Base
PatchouliVetiverVanilla
Top
CardamomCinnamonGingerBergamot
Heart
RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangOrris RootAngelicaJasmine
Base
IncenseSandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskPatchouliTonka BeanOakmossVanilla
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orris Root, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3
Unisex33
Women64
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,579

PerfumerDaniel Maurel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyric WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature I reads as a dressed-up floral built around rose, jasmine and iris, with pink pepper giving the opening a light sparkle. As it settles, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla add a woody, earthy softness rather than a syrupy sweetness. It may suit someone who likes feminine florals with a powdery edge and a slightly…

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Amouage Lyric Woman centers on a dark, velvety rose draped in cold frankincense and dry cardamom. Daniel Maurel balances the heavy floral heart with warm spices and a woody base, creating a formal winter fragrance. It projects an air of vintage mystery, ideal for cold evenings and structured formal wear.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Signature I or Lyric Woman?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Signature I is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Lyric Woman is rated 4.06/5 from 3,802 votes. Choose Signature I for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Choose Lyric Woman for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Signature I and Lyric Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orris Root, Rose and Patchouli.

What are the notes in Signature I and Lyric Woman?

Signature I has top notes of Jasmine, Orris Root and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla. Lyric Woman has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

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