Lyra
Alain DelonEau de Toilette1993
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Lyra vs. LouLou
Is Lyra better than LouLou?
Lyra rates higher with the community, while LouLou projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaIrisYlang-YlangBenzoinSandalwoodMusk
woodyambervanillapowderywarm spicysweetbalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Lyra and LouLou?
| Lyra | LouLou | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1993 | 1987 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel, Christine Nagel | Jean Guichard |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Lyra and LouLou smell?
Lyra
Woody
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
LouLou
Powdery
Amber
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
White Floral
Fruity
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lyra and LouLou share?
Top
LemonBergamotRosewoodNeroli
PlumIrisStar AniseChinese Cinnamon WoodViolet
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Ylang-YlangHeliotropeOrris RootOrange BlossomTahitian Tiare Flower
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedar
IncenseVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Ylang-YlangIrisHeliotropeOrange BlossomTahitian Tiare FlowerViolet
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
VanillaBenzoin
Woody Notes
RosewoodSandalwoodCedar
SandalwoodChinese Cinnamon Wood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Lyra and LouLou work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lyra or LouLou?
| Lyra | LouLou | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lyra and LouLou?
Lyra combines powdery iris, warm vanilla, and soft woods into a cohesive whole. The fragrance offers both sweetness and restraint, its notes working together without one dominating.Lyra
LouLou is not a safe choice. It is big, resinous, and unapologetically floral with a plum-incense core that some adore and others find overwhelming. Wear it with intention or not at all.LouLou
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