Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs Lyra

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

5 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Lyra

Thera Cosméticos

3.7311 votes

Rank #54,626 White FloralCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 5 of 5 categories.

X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lyra
Choose it for a white floral and coffee character. Best in fall, evening wear.

X Molecule5/5

Lyra0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X MoleculeAngeline

LyraThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%

Category winnerX MoleculeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

45%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value40

Category winnerX MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

coffee92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

Top

PearFreesiaBergamot

Heart

GardeniaOrange Blossom

Base

CoffeeAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Moss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,626

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerX MoleculeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight that …

Reviews →

Thera Cosméticos launched Lyra in 2018 as a rich floral fruity gourmand crafted by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. The scent opens with crisp pear and bright freesia, quickly shifting into a dense heart of gardenia and orange blossom. A heavy coffee accord anchors the base alongside warm amber and earthy moss, creating a d…

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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, X Molecule or Lyra?

X Molecule takes 5 of 5 categories. X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes; Lyra is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lyra for a white floral and coffee character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, X Molecule or Lyra?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, Lyra 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Molecule or Lyra?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Lyra 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Molecule and Lyra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is X Molecule or Lyra better for summer or winter?

X Molecule suits daytime wear; Lyra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Molecule and Lyra?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Lyra has top notes of Pear, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia and Orange Blossom, a base of Coffee, Amber and Moss.