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    Side by side

    Ballade en Papier vs. Lyric Man

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Lyric Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ballade en Papier vs. Lyric Man
    Ballade en PapierLyric Man
    Launched20232008
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerMoe AlkafDaniel Visentin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ballade en Papier

    Musky
    Floral
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Animalic

    Lyric Man

    Rose
    Citrus
    Powdery
    Musky
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    New Magazine
    LimeBergamot
    Heart
    Floral Notes
    RoseAngelicaGalbanumOrange BlossomGingerNutmegSaffron
    Base
    MuskPaperSpicy Notes
    MuskPine TreeSandalwoodFrankincenseVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ballade en Papier vs. Lyric Man
    Ballade en PapierLyric Man
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    New magazine is the hook here, and it genuinely divides people. Some find it unexpectedly addictive, a scent that sparks instant nostalgia. Others need a few minutes to adjust to the idea that paper.Ballade en Papier
    This isn't your typical men's fragrance with its rose-forward heart. It's unapologetically complex. The spice level demands attention and the frankincense base ensures it lingers.Lyric Man