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tpg002speagoessenda – :
I now have the edt and 30mls of the parfume extrait.the edp remains elusive.i prefer Lyra to shalimar although i have loved shalimar since i was 9 years old.the leather citrus and civet are not there.it is a strong perfume the edt lasts for hours but it has a gentle core powdery very special.any shalimar lover will be intrigued by this perfume although it is not a cheap subsitute more like a vintage shalimar edp.it took me years to rediscover it.i tested it maybe 16 years ago from a sample someone found thrown out in the dock area in my home town and i found it again through fragrantica.sentimental value.if you try it you wont regret,its a shadowy classic.
kocta21 – :
This fragrance cannot be described without making references to Shalimar. They are like sisters, and most fragranticans know the scent of Shalimar, which makes it a little more easy to put this one in words.
Lyra is the powdery, sweeter little sister of Shalimar. By powder, I mean the old sophisticated expensive make up powder. Smells very chique. The vanilla is a little more prominent, but the drydown is more of sweet wood. Don’t get me wrong, it’s in a ‘exotic-sunny-flower’ kind of way sweet, not candy like.
The opening is a little sharp and medicinal, and triggered my seasons allergies. Oh well, it is more of a past-summer / sunny autumn type of scent. The vanilla in here is ice cream like, very soft and yummy. A pinch of spices comes up from the skin and a powdery coating with sunny, warm woods make a super blend. The whole body may seem for some a little too vintage, but I, who is not that into vintages, really like this one.
Very strong as well, only one spray is needed to go with a normal sillage and lasts for ages. Other fragrances that don’t smell alike, but share the vibe are: Dior Dune (warm sand), Elie Saab le Parfum (summer evening) and even the ‘antique’ edge of John Galliano.
lenusia-a- – :
Hello.does anyone have an eau de parfume or parfum to sell or swop.thank you
Draggerzzz – :
Hello .i am looking to buy the eau de parfume.can anybody help.have only now after 20 years found the name of this perfume.great sentimental value to me.love at first sniff.
h_hayrapetyan – :
14. november 2014
The review is for 1 spray wrist test from the vintage 30ml spray bottle of EDT, that has never been opened before.
I wonder why noone has ever compared this perfume to the great classic – “Shalimar”??!! To me it smells very much alike, maybe bit fresher, just like the legere version (nothing light in projection in here however) or vanilla version of Shalimar. This is a sandal-bergamot bomb, opens up with a hint of vanilla and neroli, spiced up with a bergamot and citrus accors, and later turns into a more vanilla-iris combo, but ends up as a Shalimar dupe: strong powdery, very “french” as they would all it, scent. One tiney spray has a huge projection and great lasting power.
I also own a 15ml parfum bottle of it, and the parfum is more vanillic, but much smoother and doesn´t turn so powdery on me (still it has that powder smell in it). Stays on quite sweet and lushy, more rose in there, than in EDT. I rrally prefer the parfum to the EDT, but i enjoy the EDT as well, since i can´t wear Shalimar at all but Lyra is quite wearable on me. I own all 3 Lyras and IMO the very first one is the classiest of them all.
vovangk – :
My daughters name is Lyra and I have already gone through a full bottle of Lyra 3.
This is actually very similar to Lyra 3, only 3 has a fresher/aquatic aspect to it.
Lyra has a smokiness to it that makes it unique.
I got this in a lot of 4 minis (which was way cheaper per ml than a full bottle). One for me, one for my Mum and I might save the other two for my daughter if they last that long!
john_cr – :
To me this one is among the best female fragrances I know. Lots of character (as with every AD scent). Lingering for long hours on the skin or clothes of your loved one. Fresh, feminine, floral. A classic!
almoragrons – :
Lemongrass and powder scents are the prominate notes to me. A light casual day scent that is very pleasant and not overpowering. Alain Delon is a rarity on the markey in general and his perfumes are by me sadly missed.
Beeklymaymnejupj – :
I love this perfume when I owned it back in the 90’s. If anyone knows where I can get it, please let me know. (other than ebay)
caliacaliv12 – :
I still have an old bottle from an exchange with my aunt.
I don’t love it but I don’t hate it too, I never put it on now. It’s an elegant, french perfume.
It’s a rather strong perfume. Citrus prevails in my opinion and it’s too much present, giving a ‘sour’ impression.
Perfume lasts long.
Britva01 – :
Few perfumes get my approval at the first spritz, but this lovely mix of spiciness with the roundness of the vanilla coming through from start makes me sink back in absolute comfort. I generally don’t like citrusy perfumes, but on me, the bergamot and jasmine are the strongest of the top and middle notes. The lemon is in there but only to influence the other scents. As the perfume rests and lands, the sweet basenotes of vanilla, tonka bean, musk and sandalwood become oh so clear. I was lucky to find it at a second hand store for a cheap penny. Lucky thing some shopkeepers just don’t know what’s good…
Dshan – :
I had a bottle of this when it was first released and I loved it. Too bad it’s gone now. I found it warm and soft, very romantic, but certainly not heavy; you could definitely wear it in summer.
menos – :
Intial rich citrus and floral notes dry down to a long-lasting spicy base.
I love this sensual, warm fragrance. It’s well-balanced and exotic.