Lyra
Alain DelonEau de Toilette1993
Side by side
Lyra vs. Dune
Is Lyra better than Dune?
Dune projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VanillaBergamotYlang-YlangRosewoodRoseJasmineBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
woodyamberpowderycitruswarm 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 Dune?
| Lyra | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1993 | 1991 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel, Christine Nagel | Jean-Louis Sieuzac, Nejla Barbir, Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Lyra and Dune smell?
Lyra
Woody
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Dune
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
White Floral
Sweet
Aldehydic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lyra and Dune share?
Top
LemonBergamotRosewoodNeroli
AldehydesRosewoodMandarin OrangeBergamotPeony
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRose
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedar
SandalwoodAmbergrisBenzoinMuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisYlang-YlangRoseJasmine
Ylang-YlangJasmineLilyRosePeony
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
BenzoinVanilla
Woody Notes
RosewoodSandalwoodCedar
SandalwoodRosewood
Citric Notes
LemonBergamotNeroli
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Lyra and Dune work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lyra or Dune?
| Lyra | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lyra and Dune?
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
If you want instant compliments, look elsewhere. Dune rewards patience and draws you in slowly. The aldehydes might seem dated at first spray but evolve beautifully.Dune
The hunt
Where to buy Lyra and Dune
| Lyra | Dune | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $105.95fragranceshop |
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