The Lys vs LR Classics Antigua
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
LR Classics Antigua takes 2 of 2 categories.
The LysChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.
LR Classics AntiguaChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Lys0/2
LR Classics Antigua2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- LR Classics Antigua
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- LR Classics Antigua
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The LysLe Jardin RetrouveLR Classics AntiguaLRWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 9%Had 6%Want 84%
3.50/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
15%Love
45%Like
15%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageLR Classics Antigua
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
violet92%
white floral84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
fresh61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
LilySt John's Wort
Base3 to 4 hours
VanilleOakmoss
Top
ClovePeachBergamotApricot
Heart
VioletLilyLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanilleTonka BeanMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily and Vanille. Durations are only published for The Lys, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter33
Day50
Night100
Spring43
Summer36
Fall100
Winter36
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,818
PerfumerYuri Gutsatz
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#43,341
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerLR Classics AntiguaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Lys by Le Jardin Retrouve is a traditional botanical fragrance built around a fresh, natural lily accord. It opens with an uplifting burst of zesty bergamot that quickly introduces the floral core, where clean white lily joins the herbal, slightly dry nuance of St John's wort. As the initial brightness settles, th…
Reviews →LR Classics Antigua is a powdery, fruity floral designed for women who enjoy soft, comforting scents. It opens with bright peach and apricot, followed by a heart of violet and lily. The dry-down relies on vanilla and musk, creating a gentle trail that suits office wear or casual weekends. It is an approachable, soft f…
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, The Lys or LR Classics Antigua?
LR Classics Antigua takes 2 of 2 categories. The Lys is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; LR Classics Antigua is rated 3.50/5 from 40 votes. Choose The Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose LR Classics Antigua for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which projects more, The Lys or LR Classics Antigua?
LR Classics Antigua projects furthest (LR Classics Antigua 58/100, The Lys 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Lys and LR Classics Antigua smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily and Vanille.
Is The Lys or LR Classics Antigua better for summer or winter?
The Lys suits evening wear; LR Classics Antigua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Lys and LR Classics Antigua?
The Lys has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and St John's Wort, a base of Vanille and Oakmoss. LR Classics Antigua has top notes of Clove, Peach, Bergamot and Apricot, heart notes of Violet, Lily and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.
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