Xerjoff Lira
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is blood orange and bergamot. The heart brings cinnamon and licorice. On the skin it settles into vanilla and caramel. Overall it smells citrus and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Lira notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Xerjoff Lira
Lira comes from Xerjoff.
Xerjoff perfumes worth knowing
The house has 123 perfumes here, led by Erba Gold, Naxos and Torino 21.
When in the day to wear Lira
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Best season for Lira
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: winter, summer, spring and fall. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €152. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Oakcha Italian Cello unisex and Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Wafflecone unisex but less than Gisada Ambassador Intense.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Oakcha Italian Cello unisex. Base notes like vanilla and caramel are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by vanilla and caramel. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and vanilla smells and notes like cinnamon and vanilla. Less obvious notes include lavender, jasmine and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
If you like Lira, try these
Similar picks to try: Blend Oud Sana (9 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Oakcha Italian Cello unisex (9 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors A Whiff of Wafflecone unisex (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can women wear Lira?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Lira come out?
It came out in 2011.
Does it project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.